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Vanderbilt’s Martel Hight Set to Play All Three Phases in 2025

ATLANTA — Martel Hight emerged as a bright spot last season on the best Vanderbilt football team in over a decade. The sophomore defensive back became a full-time starter and a dynamic special teams threat, earning All-SEC honors as a return specialist.

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Everything Vanderbilt Safety Randon Fontenette Said at SEC Media Day

Vanderbilt safety Randon Fontenette made the trip to Atlanta for the Commodores’ SEC Media Day. He joined Diego Pavia and Martel Hight as the three athletes representing Vanderbilt as they took questions from the media.

Martel Hight News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 14

Everything Vanderbilt Cornerback Martel Hight Said at SEC Media Day

Vanderbilt was the fourth and final team to answer questions on the first day of SEC Media Days. In addition to Clark Lea, Diego Pavia, Martel Hight and Randon Fontenette made the trip to Atlanta and answered questions from the media. Hight was the first player that answered questions from reporters Monday afternoon.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / July 14

Vanderbilt football’s All-SEC star ready to go Travis Hunter route

While they didn’t quite compete at the very top of the SEC or make a push toward the College Football Playoff last season, Vanderbilt football was still one of the biggest surprises in the sport.

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College Football News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / July 9

“We need to get him opportunities,' Clark Lea talks Martel Hight's role as two-way piece

Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt coaching staff have learned over the years that good things generally happen when the ball is in Martel Hight’s hands. Hight–a cornerback by trade–has two touchdowns in his career, one that he ran back 37 yards to become Vanderbilt’s first freshman to return an interception for a touchdown.