2026 Offensive Tackle Quinn Buckey Talks Upcoming Vanderbilt Visit, Relationship with Coaching Staff
The Vanderbilt Commodores locked in yet another official summer time visit with a talented prospect this week, lining up 2026 offensive tackle Quinn Buckey for a trip to Nashville in June.
The 6-foot-6, 270 lb. prospect took to social media to share the news that he will be in town from June 5th through the 8th.
Vandy OV đź”’ pic.twitter.com/2PKBgqcpWk
— Quinn Buckey (@Quinnbuckey) March 17, 2025
Buckey spoke with Vanderbilt on SI about his upcoming visit and his relationship with the Commodores coaching staff.
Opening up on what he hopes to learn on his trip to Nashville, he said, "I'm hoping to learn more about their school in general and its culture," Buckey continued, "There's nothing really specific I'm looking for, just a really good school and to play at a high level."
A native of California, Buckey currently suits up for Liberty High School in Bakersfield. Though his team went just 7-4 in 2024, the Patriots were undefeated in league play and are currently ranked by MaxPreps as the No. 73 team in the state.
The behemoth offensive tackle prospect also shared some insight into his communication with Vanderbilt's coaching staff, saying, "I've talked to [Jeff Nady] pretty often, but both offensive line coaches and [Clark Lea] have reached out multiple times."
Buckey also spoke on which teams have been in contact with him most outside of the Commodores, saying, "I would say some schools that have been in constant contact with me are Oklahoma state, UCLA, Cal and Michigan State."
As it stands now, Vanderbilt currently holds two commitments for the 2026 recruiting class, but with now another player scheduled to visit, Lea and his staff could be in for a big summer.
2026 Football Commits
- ATH Daniel Vollmer, 6-foot-2, 210 lbs. - Cincinnati, Ohio (Committed 02/05/2025)
- QB Michael Mitchell, Jr., 5-foot-11, 185 lbs. - San Francisco, California (Committed 09/21/2024)
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Mason Woods is the lead recruiting writer for Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral, Vanderbilt Commodores on SI, Boston College Eagles on SI and Missouri Tigers on SI. A graduate of the University of Alabama, he has worked in sports media since 2020, beginning his career in radio production with Tide 100.9 FM in Tuscaloosa. Woods has produced a multitude of live programs and has even hosted his own shows as well. He regularly part of “The Joe Gaither Show” on weekdays and serves as host of the, “All Things Bama Podcast.”