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As the transfer portal window draws to a close, Clark Lea and the Commodores staff have remained active in adding new talent up until the final day.
On Thursday, January 15, less than 24 hours before the opportunity for players to enter the transfer portal closes, Vanderbilt added its 16th new player to the roster for next season, landing an experienced talent out of the ACC.
Edge rusher Edwin Kolenge, a former 3-Star prospect in the class of 2022, officially committed to the Commodores, according to On3. He is the sixth new addition to the defense, and joins Vanderbilt with one remaining year of eligibility.
BREAKING: Boston College transfer EDGE Edwin Kolenge has committed to Vanderbilt, @PeteNakos and @SWiltfong_ reporthttps://t.co/8NQKfMhjy0 pic.twitter.com/ZIzFquYbkx
Kolenge spent four seasons in Chestnut Hill with the Eagles, compiling 50 tackles, 4.5 TFL's and 3.0 sacks, as well as a forced fumble and blocked punt.
He redshirted in his freshman season, but then saw time in 13 games his second year. 2024 saw him take a bit of a step back in production, only seeing time in nine games, before becoming a regular starter in his final season with Boston College.
He joins Brian Allen and CJ Jackson as the third edge rusher addition this offseason.
As a prospect, Kolenge was listed as a 3-Star linebacker and was ranked as the No. 71 player at his position in the nation, according to 247Sports' composite ranking. He split his four seasons of varsity football between three different schools, spending two years at Dalbe-Viau Secondary School in Quebec, Canada before moving down to Florida to suit up for Clearwater International Academy as a junior.
Finally, in his senior season, Kolenge transferred to The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut where he was then recruited by Boston College.
While it is unclear what his role will be with the Commodores next season, the former 3-Star prospect is likely to compete to become a regular contributor along the Vanderbilt defensive front. He brings the second most experience of any transfer prospect at the position, and has proven to be a productive player at the Power Four level.
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. The Alabama graduate 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’s regularly part of “The Joe Gaither Show” on weekdays and serves as host of the “All Things Bama Podcast.”
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