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08/15/19 - KeShawn Vaughn, rSr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS P5 FOURTH TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: Ke-Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt, Sr.,...Vaughn, an explosive senior from Nashville's Pearl-Cohn High School, rushed for 1,244 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns last year, averaging an amazing 7.9 yards per attempt. Vaughn's 2018 rushing total is the most by any returning SEC back. Vaughn also capped off the 2018 campaign in sensational fashion, producing one of the best individual performances in team history at the Texas Bowl. Vaughn rushed for 243 yards, the second highest single-game total ever by a Commodore, and two touchdowns on just 13 carries against Baylor. - Vanderbilt Football

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RB KeShawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt
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08/15/19 - Jared Pinkney, rSr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS P5 THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt, Sr.,...Pinkney, from Norcross, Georgia, has been listed as a candidate for the Biletnikoff, John Mackey and Walter Camp awards in 2019. Pinkney has amassed 94 catches, 1,327 receiving yards and 12 touchdown catches, and been named to preseason All-America teams by The Sporting News and Phil Steele. - Vanderbilt Football

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TE Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt
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08/15/19 - Kalija Lipscomb, Sr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT FBS P5 THIRD TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: Kalija Lipscomb, Vanderbilt, Sr.,...Lipscomb is a preseason candidate for the Biletnikoff Award, given annually to the nation's top receiver enters. He enters the season among Vanderbilt's all-time leaders with 151 receptions, 1,845 receiving yards and 19 touchdown catches. Lipscomb, who posted a SEC-high 87 receptions in 2018, needs six touchdown catches to break Jordan Matthews' school record. - Vanderbilt Football

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WR Kalija Lipscomb, Vanderbilt
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07/30/19 - Andre Mintze, rSr/2021, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON WUERFFEL TROPHY WATCH LIST: Andre Mintze, Vanderbilt, Junior, LB,...Mintze is on the SEC Academic Honor Roll...11 games played i 2018...10 tackles (six solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, one quarterback sack...First collegiate start vs. Tennessee State...First collegiate sack vs. Baylor (Texas Bowl)...Career-high three tackles (1.5 for loss) at Notre Dame. - Vanderbilt Football

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DE Andre Mintze, Vanderbilt
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07/29/19 - Connor Mignone, rSr/2022, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON ALL-NORTHEAST CONFERENCE FOOTBALL TEAM (COACHES): OL Connor Mignone, Central Connecticut, Jr.,...Central's offense, which led the conference in scoring and yardage last season, had four players named to the Preseason All-NEC Team, including three offensive linemen. Mignone, who earned All-America honors as a rookie, and Cole Phelps, a two-year starter, will anchor the line with J'Von Brown for a squad that averaged 223.6 yards on the ground to rank 21st nationally last season. - Central Connecticut Football

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OG Connor Mignone, Vanderbilt
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07/27/19 - Jared Pinkney, rSr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON WALTER CAMP PLAYER OF YEAR PLAYERS TO WATCH: Jared Pinkney, TE, Senior, Vanderbilt,...Pinkney has racked up numerous honors leading to the Commodores' season opener against Georgia on Aug. 31. He has been named to watch lists for the Walter Camp, Biletnikoff and John Mackey awards, earned All-America recognition from The Sporting News, Street & Smith's and Phil Steele, and been included on virtually every All-SEC preseason team.

Pinkney becomes the second Commodore in as many years named as a preseason candidate for the Walter Camp Award, which will be announced Dec. 12 on ESPN. In 2018, quarterback Kyle Shurmur, a current member of the Kansas City Chiefs, was included in the Walter Camp watch list. - Vanderbilt Football

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TE Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt
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07/19/19 - Jared Pinkney, rSr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON JOHN MACKEY AWARD WATCH LIST: Jared Pinkney, SR, Vanderbilt,...Pinkney, a three-year starter from Norcross, Georgia, is among eight players from the Southeastern Conference named to the Mackey watch list. The award, which honors NFL Hall of Fame member John Mackey, is presented annually to the nation's top tight end. Pinkney has racked up numerous preseason honors. Earlier this week, he was among four tight ends included on the Biletnikoff Award watch list, given to the nation's top receiver.

He has earned also earned preseason All-America recognition from Street & Smith's, The Sporting News and Phil Steele. Pinkney has been included in virtually every All-SEC preseason team. Pinkney ranks as the nation's leading returnees at tight end. His 774 receiving yards from a year ago is the most of any tight end returning for the 2019 season. His 50 receptions and seven touchdown catches also rank among top returning totals for his position. - Vanderbilt Football

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TE Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt
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07/19/19 - Jared Pinkney, rSr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

The Friends of John Mackey have released the 2019 John Mackey Award Preseason Watch List. Given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end, the award recipient is selected by vote of the John Mackey Award Selection Committee and the 2019 Mackey Award recipient will be announced on December 11, 2019 and then presented live on December 12, 2019 at The Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carpet Show on ESPNU.

NFL Hall of Fame member John Mackey is considered to be the best to have played the tight end position. A tight end by whom all others are measured, Mackey was a role model on and off the field as demonstrated by his Super Bowl Championship, his commitment to community and his place in history as the first President of the NFLPA. - John Mackey Award

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TE Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt
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07/18/19 - Kalija Lipscomb, Sr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON BILETNIKOFF AWARD WATCH LIST: Kalija Lipscomb, Vanderbilt,...Lipscomb, who prepped at Jesuit (La.) High School, is coming off one of the best seasons ever by a Vanderbilt receiver. He registered an SEC-leading 87 receptions in 2018, amassing 916 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. Lipscomb’s receptions total from a year ago is the fourth highest in team history.

Lipscomb, who also has been named as a preseason first team All-SEC recipient by four publications, enters his senior campaign among Vanderbilt’s all-time top-10 in several receiving categories. He has 151 receptions, 1,845 receiving yards and 19 touchdown catches. Lipscomb is just six touchdowns catches away from breaking Jordan Matthews’ school record. - Vanderbilt Football

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WR Kalija Lipscomb, Vanderbilt
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07/18/19 - Jared Pinkney, rSr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON BILETNIKOFF AWARD WATCH LIST: Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt,...Pinkney, a product of Norcross (Ga.) High School, ranks as the most productive Vanderbilt tight end since the 1980’s. In 2018, he posted 50 catches, 774 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. Pinkney’s receiving yardage total leads all returning tight ends nationally.

For his career, Pinkney has amassed 94 catches, 1,327 receiving yards and 12 touchdown catches. He has earned preseason All-America recognition from The Sporting News and Phil Steele, and been included on virtually every preseason All-SEC ballot. - Vanderbilt Football

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TE Jared Pinkney, Vanderbilt
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07/18/19 - KeShawn Vaughn, rSr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD CANDIDATE: RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt,...Vaughn rushed for 1,244 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns last year, averaging an amazing 7.9 yards per attempt. Vaughn’s rushing total from a year ago is the most by any returning back in the SEC. Vaughn finished off the 2018 campaign in sensational fashion, producing one of the best individual performances in team history at the Texas Bowl.

Vaughn rushed for 243 yards, the second highest single-game total ever by a Commodore, and two touchdowns on just 13 carries against Baylor. The remarkable effort included three rushes longer than 65 yards. The Commodores open the year hosting SEC opponent Georgia Aug. 31 in Vanderbilt Stadium. Kickoff for the opener is at 6:30 p.m. - Vanderbilt Football

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RB KeShawn Vaughn, Vanderbilt
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07/17/19 - KeShawn Vaughn, rSr/2020, Vanderbilt + More +

2019 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD CANDIDATE: KeShawn Vaughn (Sr.), Vanderbilt,...Vaughn rushed for 1,244 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns last year, averaging an amazing 7.9 yards per attempt. Vaughn’s rushing total from a year ago is the most by any returning back in the SEC.

Vaughn finished off the 2018 campaign in sensational fashion, producing one of the best individual performances in team history at the Texas Bowl. Vaughn rushed for 243 yards, the second highest single-game total ever by a Commodore, and two touchdowns on just 13 carries against Baylor. The remarkable effort included three rushes longer than 65 yards. - Vanderbilt Football

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