Clark Lea and the Vanderbilt staff have done an excellent job so far with the 2026 recruiting class, bringing in talented players at positions of need, and even flipping some prospects from other big time programs around the nation.
With now 18 total commitments after landing 3-Star OL Pulelei'ite Primus last week, the Commodores look to have slowed down a bit on the recruiting trail and have seemingly shifted focus to the upcoming season.
Less than six months remain until the early signing period kicks off for the 2026 class, so let's take an early look at some of the top in-state prospects from next year's class, 2027.
Another highly touted wideout from the Volunteer state, Britt is a speedy target with a wide catch radius. Similar to Bowman, he has seen time on the defense as well, but truly shines on the offensive side of the ball. As a sophomore, Britt hauled in 42 catches for over 400 yards and 9 touchdowns and helped lead his team to a 7-3 record in 2024.
Uwaifo is the top offensive lineman in the state of Tennessee and the No. 7 overall prospect, according to 247Sports' composite ranking. He stands at 6-foot-6, 316 lbs. and, while his size is immediately impressive, his footwork and quickness make him a special prospect. He attended a camp, hosted by Vanderbilt, in June of this year, but was also in Knoxville for a Tennessee led camp as well this summer.
Ranked as the top defensive back in the state, according to 247Sports' composite ranking, Simon is a lengthy safety prospect with active hands and great instincts. His father, Kevin Simon, played linebacker for Tennessee from 2001-2004, so the Commodores will have an uphill battle if they hope to land the Volunteers legacy.
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Another wide receiver option for Clark Lea and the staff, Odour is a bit of an underrated prospect, but talented nonetheless. He stands at 6-foot-2, 195 lbs. and has a wide catch radius with strong hands. He saw limited production in 2024 as a sophomore, only finishing with 160 yards and a score, but is poised to take a big step in his junior season after the departure of now Tennessee State freshman Jayden Guy.
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