ELITE IMPACT: Vanderbilt's Trio READY for Breakout Roles

Locked On Vandy – Daily Podcast on Vanderbilt University Commodores Football and Basketball · Mar 5, 2026 · 32m

Vanderbilt’s trio of breakout stars—Sedrick Alexander, Cole Spence, and Clemson transfer Ricardo Jones—are primed to redefine the Commodores’ 2026 season. Can Alexander become the SEC’s next elite running back and steady freshman QB Jared Curtis, while Spence’s expanded role at tight end turns him into an SEC standout and red-zone weapon? On defense, will Jones’ ball-hawking presence finally fix Vanderbilt’s pass defense woes and lead a havoc-driven unit under Clark Lea? Corey Burton breaks down the evolving Commodores offense, highlights leadership transitions from past standouts, and…