Vanderbilt football recruiting, tracking 2027 commits for Clark Lea, Commodores – The Tennessean

Vanderbilt football has the chance to put together a standout 2027 recruiting class after bringing in 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis in 2026.
The Commodores recorded their first 10-win season in program history in 2025, finishing 10-3 and just short of the College Football Playoff thanks to the contributions of Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers. The results from that season resulted in landing Curtis as Pavia’s replacement.
With recruiting season for 2027 underway, Vanderbilt is now building its next class. The early signing period begins Dec. 4.
Here are all of the Commodores’ commits.
This story will be updated.
Hometown / School: Nashville, Tennessee / Franklin Road Academy
247Sports Composite Ranking: 4-star, No. 51 nationally
Sanders committed Nov. 29, 2025, choosing the Commodores over Tennessee, Texas A&M and Miami. The 6-3, 210-pounder is one of the top players in the state.
Hometown / School: Alpharetta, Georgia / Milton
247Sports Composite Ranking: 4-star, No. 273 nationally
Haviland committed April 14. The 6-4, 225-pounder chose Vanderbilt over Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio State and Clemson.
Hometown / School: Crandall, Texas / Crandall
247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 704 nationally
Douglas committed Dec. 2, 2025, with the 5-11, 170-pounder choosing the Commodores over a list of offers that also included Texas and Ole Miss.
Hometown / School: Buford, Georgia / Buford
247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 808 nationally
Hauser committed May 27. The 6-3, 200-pounder also visited Michigan and Missouri before settling on the Commodores.
Hometown / School: Norfolk, Virginia / Maury
247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 505 nationally
Williams committed April 20. The 6-foot, 160-pounder also visited Maryland and Virginia before committing to the Commodores.
Hometown / School: Madison, Alabama / James Clemens
247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 851 nationally
Gideon committed May 28. He also had offers from Missouri and Ole Miss.
Hometown / School: Chattanooga, Tennessee / Silverdale Baptist Academy
247Sports Composite Ranking: 3-star, No. 1,123 nationally
Burger committed May 16. The 6-7, 285-pounder also took visits to Duke and Cincinnati.
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