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01/30/23 - Carson Casteel, rSo/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

Vanderbilt football announced Tuesday that three transfers had signed and would join the team for spring practice. In addition to Stanford edge defender Aeneas DiCosmo, who announced his commitment in December, the Commodores also landed Stanford defensive lineman Jacob Katona and Michigan State linebacker Carson Casteel. The three will join Vanderbilt for spring practice along with three early-enrolling freshmen: running back Sedrick Alexander and linebackers Ethan Crisp and Jailen Ruth.

Katona, a 6-foot-4, 272-pounder, spent two seasons with the Cardinal but did not appear in a game. Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, he was not rated as a recruit out of high school. Casteel, 6-2 and 222 pounds from Florence, Alabama, redshirted his first season with the Spartans and appeared in eight games on special teams in 2022. He did not record a statistic. - Tennessean

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ILB Carson Casteel, Vanderbilt
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12/08/22 - Wesley Schelling, Sr/2024, Vanderbilt + More +

2022 ALL-SEC FIRST TEAM (COACHES): LS Wesley Schelling, Vanderbilt,...Schelling is the first Commodore to earn first team all-conference honors from the league’s coaches since Zach Cunningham in 2016. A native of Nashville, Schelling executed on all 108 long snaps this season. He was not flagged for a penalty all year. The highlight of his season came against Florida, when he recovered a fumbled punt in the end zone for a touchdown, keying a 31-24 Commodore victory. Schelling is the 29th first team All-SEC selection from Vanderbilt and just the fourth Commodore specialist to earn that honor. He joins a trio of punters (Ricky Anderson, David Lawrence and Bill Marinangel) who earned first team spots. - Vanderbilt Football

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LS Wesley Schelling, Vanderbilt
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12/02/22 - Ben Bresnahan, rSr/2023, Vanderbilt + More +

Vanderbilt tight end Ben Bresnahan is declaring for the NFL Draft and will not return for a sixth season with the Commodores, he said on Twitter on Thursday. As a fifth-year player in 2022, Bresnahan played in all 12 games, making 16 catches for 192 yards and a touchdown. He also played a key role as a blocker. In his Vanderbilt career, Bresnahan made 61 catches for 701 yards and five touchdowns. Bresnahan could have come back for a sixth season due to the COVID-19 waiver in 2020. Bresnahan indicated after the loss to Tennessee that he was "now an alum," though he later backtracked and said he had not made a final decision on his future. - Tennessean

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TE Ben Bresnahan, Vanderbilt
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11/21/22 - Wesley Schelling, Sr/2024, Vanderbilt + More +

NOV 21 SEC CO-SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Wesley Schelling, LS, Vanderbilt,...Recovered a muffed punt in the end zone for a touchdown in the matchup against Florida...Became the fifth FBS long snapper since 2003 to record a touchdown...The fumble recovery marked Vanderbilt's fourth non-offensive score on the season...Executed all nine long snaps for the Commodores' special teams unit. - SEC Football

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LS Wesley Schelling, Vanderbilt
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10/28/22 - AJ Swann, So/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

Vanderbilt football freshman quarterback AJ Swann is on track to return for the Commodores' Nov. 5 game against South Carolina, coach Clark Lea said on the SEC coaches teleconference Wednesday. Swann left Saturday's game against Missouri in the third quarter with an injury after a strip-sack and was replaced by backup Mike Wright. The Commodores (3-5, 0-4 SEC) lost the game, 17-14, and have an open week before facing the Gamecocks. "AJ is going to be battling back," Lea said. "I think he's in a good place right now. And of course, obviously, these things take time. And so I feel like we have time and he'll be in a position - my expectation is that he'll be playing against South Carolina. Obviously, we have to give him a chance to heal and to demonstrate that he's ready." - Tennessean

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QB AJ Swann, Vanderbilt
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09/19/22 - AJ Swann, So/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

SEPT 19 SEC FRESHMAN PLAYER OF THE WEEK: AJ Swann, QB, Vanderbilt,...Posted an impressive outing in his first career start at Northern Illinois...Finished 18-of-28 for 255 passing yards with four touchdowns through the air...Became just the second SEC true freshman quarterback since 2002 to throw for at least four touchdowns in their first career start...His 255 passing yards marked the fourth-most by a Vanderbilt true freshman quarterback since 2000...Swann became just the third Vanderbilt quarterback to throw for 250 or more yards and at least four touchdowns in a road game since 1996...Currently leads the SEC in passing efficiency with a mark of 188.6, while ranking second among freshman passers in the FBS. - SEC Football

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QB AJ Swann, Vanderbilt
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09/17/22 - AJ Swann, So/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

Freshman quarterback AJ Swann threw four touchdown passes and Vanderbilt rallied to a 38-28 non-conference victory over Northern Illinois on Saturday. Swann, making his third appearance and first career start, engineered a comeback from a two-touchdown deficit as the Commodores (3-1) scored 24 unanswered points in the second half. He completed 18 of 28 passes for 255 yards and the four scores. Northern Illinois (1-2) suffered its second straight loss as starting quarterback Rocky Lombardi left the game in the second quarter with an unspecified injury.

Trailing by two touchdowns in the third quarter, Swann cut the margin to 28-21 with 6:44 left as he scrambled to find running back Ray Davis on fourth down for a 21-yard score. Vanderbilt then forced a 28-28 deadlock with Swann's 31-yard TD pass to Will Sheppard with 4:36 showing. Swann and Sheppard combined again on a 13-yard strike and a 35-28 lead with 1:11 left in the quarter. Kicker Joseph Bulovas made it 38-28 with his 35 yard field goal early in the fourth. Sheppard closed with 10 receptions for 171 yards. Vanderbilt improved to 5-0 all-time against Northern Illinois. - Vanderbilt/AP College Football

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QB AJ Swann, Vanderbilt
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09/15/22 - Devin Lee, Jr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

Vanderbilt defensive lineman Devin Lee, who has been out since the spring with a long-term injury, is expected to be available against Northern Illinois, though his snaps will likely be limited. He was listed on the depth chart for this week's contest. Center Julian Hernandez, who missed the last two games, is also likely to play. Running back Rocko Griffin is day-to-day, while wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. is questionable. Running back Patrick Smith is still unavailable for the week and was not listed on the depth chart. - Tennessean

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DT Devin Lee, Vanderbilt
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09/05/22 - Jayden McGowan, So/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

SEPT 5 SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK: Jayden McGowan, WR, Vanderbilt,...Hauled in four passes for a season-high 116 yards, while picking up his first career score with a 75-yard touchdown grab...Became the first Vanderbilt receiver to surpass the 100-yard mark this season...Totaled 85 yards after catch...His 75-yard touchdown grab marked the longest completion for the Commodores since 2019...Became just the third Vandy freshman since 2005 to record a 100-yard receiving game. - SEC Football

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WR Jayden McGowan, Vanderbilt
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08/30/22 - Ben Bresnahan, rSr/2023, Vanderbilt + More +

2022 PRESEASON ALLSTATE AFCA GOOD WORKS TEAM NOMINEE: Ben Bresnahan, Vanderbilt University,...In addition to funding cancer research, the organization aims to celebrate pediatric cancer patients as the heroes they are, providing super hero capes at special events. Bresnahan has led the Commodores in connecting with patients at the Monroe Carrel Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, while also helping coordinate an annual Turner's Heroes game for the Commodores where players where capes at Star Walk to raise awareness. - Vanderbilt Football

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TE Ben Bresnahan, Vanderbilt
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08/29/22 - Ben Bresnahan, rSr/2023, Vanderbilt + More +

2022 PRESEASON WUERFFEL TROPHY (COMMUNITY SERVICE) WATCHLIST: Ben Bresnahan, Vanderbilt, Sr., TE,...In addition to returning to his on field play, Bresnahan has continued to be a leader off the field. He has been one of the team leads with Turner's Heroes, an organization founded in memory of late Vanderbilt football player Turner Cockrell. In addition to Turner's Heroes, Bresnahan has been the team lead for Dores Aligned, which takes Vanderbilt players to schools throughout Middle Tennessee to greet students at school drop-off, as well as an active volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club. - Vanderbilt Football

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TE Ben Bresnahan, Vanderbilt
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08/27/22 - Anfernee Orji, Sr/2023, Vanderbilt + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC THIRD TEAM: LB - Anfernee Orji, Vanderbilt,...Orji led team with 93 tackles and 13 tackles for loss, starting all 12 games...Finished 12th in the SEC in total tackles...Added one sack, one pass break-up, two QB hurries and a forced fumble...Made 13 tackles at Colorado State, most by a Commodore in a game during 2021 campaign. - Vanderbilt Football

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ILB Anfernee Orji, Vanderbilt
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08/18/22 - Miles Capers, rSo/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

Vanderbilt football pass rusher Miles Capers will miss the 2022 season with a knee injury, the program announced Wednesday. Capers suffered the injury during Monday's practice and will undergo surgery soon. "When our teammates hurt, we hurt, and we certainly hurt for Miles right now," coach Clark Lea said in a statement. "He has the full support of our program as he begins his journey back. Miles is part of the heartbeat of our program, and he will strengthen the team this fall through his presence and fighting spirit." Capers redshirted as a freshman in 2021, playing in the final four games of the season. He was set to take on a bigger role in 2022. Vanderbilt's other options at the hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker position include redshirt seniors Michael Owusu and Elijah McAllister and freshmen Darren Agu and BJ Diakite. - The Tennessean

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OLB Miles Capers, Vanderbilt
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08/17/22 - Miles Capers, rSo/2026, Vanderbilt + More +

Vanderbilt sophomore defensive end-linebacker Miles Capers will miss the season with an injured knee requiring surgery. Coach Clark Lea announced Capers' season-ending injury Wednesday. From Sumter, South Carolina, Caper hurt a knee in practice this week. "When our teammates hurt, we hurt, and we certainly hurt for Miles right now," Lea said in a statement. "He has the full support of our program as he begins his journey back. Miles is part of the heartbeat of our program, and he will strengthen the team this fall through his presence and fighting spirit." The 6-foot-5 Capers played in the final four games last season and had three tackles. Capers was a three-star prospect coming out of high school and the 17th overall prospect in South Carolina in ESPN.com's ratings. Vanderbilt opens the season Aug. 27 in Hawaii. - AP College Football

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OLB Miles Capers, Vanderbilt
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08/15/22 - Prince Kollie, Jr/2025, Vanderbilt + More +

Sophomore outside linebacker Prince Kollie suffered a concussion early in training camp, Freeman said, and remains in concussion protocol as he recovers. Spotted in street clothes as he watched practice on Monday and Thursday, Kollie wasn't in attendance during the five practice periods that were open to the media on Friday. Kollie, projected as a key backup to Marist Liufau, played just 58 defensive snaps last season but showed promise on special teams coverage units. Unlike most of his fellow linebackers, Kollie wasn't seen wearing the Guardian helmet padding during the first two August practices. - South Bend Tribune

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