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Jordan Matthews - WR - Commodores

The National Football Post's Justin VanFulpen believes Vanderbilt senior Jordan Matthews has the ability to be a No. 1 WR in the NFL.

VanFulpen lists Matthews as the top senior receiver and noted many were surprised he chose to stay in school for his final season. BYU's Cody Hoffman, Pittsburgh's Devin Street, Notre Dame's T.J. Jones, and Alabama's Kevin Norwood round out the top five.
Source: National Football Post
Jun 13 - 10:07 AM
Chris Boyd - WR - Commodores

While watching Vanderbilt senior WR Jordan Matthews, Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay left impressed by redshirt junior Chris Boyd.

McShay was in the process of writing an evaluation on Matthews but felt he needed to do the same for Boyd, despite the redshirt junior not being on the initial list. The Commodore has a "big frame" and is "fluid." He's a name to watch.
Source: Todd McShay on Twitter
Jun 1 - 10:48 AM
Zac Stacy - RB - Commodores

Rams traded up to select Vanderbilt RB Zac Stacy with the No. 160 overall pick.

Stacy (5-foot-8 3/8, 216) spent two seasons as the Commodores' feature back, rushing 408 times for 2,334 yards (5.72 YPC) and 24 touchdowns. He caught 46 career passes. Stacy ran 4.55 at the Combine with a 1.59 ten-yard split. A poised, balanced, decisive runner, Stacy lacks explosive burst and top-end talent, but we loved how he frequently beat first contact in the SEC. He runs with forward lean and appears comfortable in blitz pickup. With only Isaiah Pead, Daryl Richardson and Terrance Ganaway in front of him, Stacy is a name to keep an eye on.
Apr 27 - 3:20 PM
Jordan Rodgers - QB - Commodores

The Tennessean's Jim Wyatt reports the Titans visited with Vanderbilt QB Jordan Rodgers.

Rodgers is viewed as a late rounder, if not an undrafted free agent, by many and is very raw. His footwork is very poor. However, he's a competitor, flashes big throws that are needed at the next level, is mobile and very tough. He could be a developmental prospect for the Titans, in case Locker doesn't pan out.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Mar 25 - 9:03 PM
Zac Stacy - RB - Commodores

Vanderbilt RB Zac Stacy tweeted that he visited the Tennessee Titans.

Stacy said the Titans have a "very good staff & organization". The team is looking to add another back to their backfield rotation despite signing former Jets running back Shonn Greene in free agency. Stacy is considered a third-day selection by many but possesses the skill set to make an impact at the next level. He's small but runs tough and falls forward upon contact.
Source: Zac Stacy on Twitter
Mar 25 - 8:01 PM
Jordan Rodgers - QB - Commodores

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay thinks Vanderbilt QB Jordan Rodgers "has late round value for teams not in need of a rifle arm."

"Quick release, anticipation, tough and mobile," McShay tweeted. Jordan, Aaron's younger brother, went through his struggles as the team's starting quarterback, but also flashed likable traits. We wouldn't expect him to be more than a seventh-round option.
Source: Todd McShay on Twitter
Mar 23 - 5:11 PM
Zac Stacy - RB - Commodores

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay is "really impressed" with Vanderbilt RB Zac Stacy's run instincts.

McShay commented on how Stacy turns many negative runs into two or three yard gains due to consistently beating first contact. It is the trait we like most about Stacy, just in front of his space eating cuts and the way he finishes runs. There's some third down ability too.
Source: Todd McShay on Twitter
Mar 23 - 4:57 PM
Zac Stacy - RB - Commodores

Vanderbilt RB Zac Stacy is scheduled to visit the Titans on Monday.

The Titans just added a running back in free agency in Shonn Greene, but we like Stacy as an early third day prospect who consistently beats first contact. He isn't overly flash, but if given a chance Stacy can produce.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Mar 22 - 6:59 PM
Zac Stacy - RB - Commodores

Vanderbilt senior RB Zac Stacy rushed for 107 yards and one touchdown on 25 carries against NC State.

Stacy seemed to hurt his leg in the fourth quarter but returned to close out the game. The box score may show his longest run going for just 17 yards, but Stacy consistently displayed patience, vision, and tackle breaking ability. As a mid- to late-round choice, we think Stacy can contribute immediately due to his decisive running.
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 03:56:00 PM
Zac Stacy - RB - Commodores

Vanderbilt senior RB Zac Stacy returned to practice on Wednesday.

Stacy left last weekend's game with a leg or knee injury, but is considered probable to play Saturday against Tennessee. With his tough running style, Stacy has been a consistent focal point of the Commodores offense.
Source: ESPN
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 12:27:00 PM
Zac Stacy - RB - Commodores

Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin explained that their opponent on Saturday, the Florida Gators, tend to overload the box defensively and force opposing offenses to beat their man coverage on the outside.

"They take any numbers away that you might have in the box for running," Franklin said. "And then they take away all the easy, gimme throws with soft coverage on the outside and press you." The goal in this kind of defensive scheme is to allow your front seven players one on one matchups, putting them in the best position to wreak havoc. Talent-wise, the Gators defense far exceeds the Commodores offense.
Source: The Tennessean
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 03:56:00 PM
Austyn Carta-Samuels - QB - Commodores

Junior Austyn Carta-Samuels was listed as the team's starting QB, over senior Jordan Rodgers, on the team's mid-week depth chart.

Rodgers has not had a bad start to the season, completing 30-of-56 attempts for 431 yards including two touchdowns and an interception while adding 43 yards on the ground, but Carta-Samuels started Saturday against Presbyterian and completed 13-of-20 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown. The ground game was very effective last week against weaker competition, so we have yet to see what Carta-Samuels is made of.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Wed, Sep 19, 2012 09:28:00 AM
Jordan Rodgers - QB - Commodores

After senior QB Jordan Rodgers was replaced as the starter by junior QB Austyn Carta-Samuels, Vanderbilt has yet to determine who will start Saturday against Georgia.

Rodgers was only completing 54 percent of passes before being benched, and even though it was against Presbyterian, Carta-Samuels did play well. "We felt like we needed to look at some things, and we’ll continue to do that at that position, as well as others," head coach James Franklin said. The ground attack which totaled 410 rushing yards certainly helped Carta-Samuels.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Mon, Sep 17, 2012 09:15:00 AM
Austyn Carta-Samuels - QB - Commodores

Vanderbilt junior QB Austyn Carta-Samuels started over senior Jordan Rodgers in Saturday's game against Presbyterian.

Rodgers has not had a bad start to the season, completing 30-of-56 attempts for 431 yards including two touchdowns and an interception while adding 43 yards on the ground. Carta-Samuels is a Wyoming transfer and had a shot to win the job this summer.
Source: Jeff Lockridge on Twitter
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 12:40:00 PM
Jordan Rodgers - QB - Commodores

Vanderbilt junior QB Jordan Rodgers completed 13-of-23 passes for 214 yards, including one touchdown and one interception in Thursday's game against South Carolina.

Rodgers felt the pressure all night and was forced to leave the pocket on too many occasions. It may not appear on the stat sheet, but Rodgers got away with a few poor decisions, including throwing across his body into traffic. Aaron's little brother also showed off his lack of velocity, failing to get the ball to the target in time.
Thu, Aug 30, 2012 11:12:00 PM

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