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Vanderbilts Trudell Berry, a senior cornerback, has entered the transfer portal, marking the latest in a wave of sixteen players leaving the team this offseason. Despite missing last season due to injury, Berry has two years of eligibility left and was a solid rotational player before his setback, with 29 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 6 pass deflections in 24 games. As a four-star recruit, he chose Vanderbilt over offers from Tulane and Colorado State. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt has secured seven incoming transfers, including tight ends Maurice Veney and Jayvontay Conner, offensive linemen Beau Johnson and Lyndon Cooper, defensive lineman Talan Carter, cornerback Cobey Sellers from Texas A&M, and punter Tyler Ebel. The Commodores are rebuilding with fresh faces after losing outgoing talent like Berry.

Vanderbilts football coaching staff, led by Clark Lea, has made a significant impact during the opening week of the transfer portal, adding seven new players to the roster for next season. The latest addition is punter Tyler Ebel from the University of South Dakota, who has committed to Vanderbilt and is expected to compete for the starting job. Ebel, a Wisconsin native, spent four seasons with the Coyotes, averaging 43.3 yards per punt and showcasing consistency in his specialist role. The Commodores have also seen sixteen players leave via the portal, signaling a major roster overhaul as they prepare for a stronger 2026 campaign.

Vanderbilts Star Safety Randon Fontenette Transfers to Transfer Portal, Leaving Coach Lea with Rebuilding Task

Vanderbilt football suffers a significant blow as star linebacker-safety Randon Fontenette enters the transfer portal, leaving a void in the defense. Fontenette, who played in thirteen games last season, recorded 52 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 6 pass breakups. He is the second starter to leave the team this offseason, following wide receiver Tre Richardson. The Commodores will rely on Tate Hamby and Vanzale Hinton to fill the star spot, but Hinton is still recovering from a torn ACL. Coach Clark Lea has a busy transfer window ahead to rebuild the defense.

Vanderbilt football bolsters offensive line with transfer center Lyndon Cooper from Pittsburgh, bringing valuable experience and filling a crucial void left by Jordan Whites departure.

Happy New Year from Will Byrum and Trevor Hulan! They recap Vanderbilt footballs loss to Iowa, sharing key takeaways. Moving to basketball, they celebrate the undefeated starts of both mens and womens teams. Vanderbilt insider Alex Kurbegov joins to discuss transfer portal moves and predicts roster changes. The trio answers listener questions, keeping the conversation rolling strong on Vanderbilt sports.

Vanderbilt football secures a significant boost to its secondary with the addition of three-star cornerback Cobey Sellers from the transfer portal. Sellers, originally a four-star recruit from Shadow Creek High School in Texas, brings four years of eligibility and a versatile skill set to Nashville. His arrival addresses a critical need for the Commodores, who struggled with pass defense last season. Sellers joins other incoming transfers, as Vanderbilt aims to strengthen its defense for the upcoming season.