There's only one former Vanderbilt football player represented in Super Bowl 60 between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

The Commodores lost two starters from the 2025 team to the portal, but most of the other portal entrants were backups. However, Vanderbilt is also losing several starters who are out of eligibility.

Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt football couldn't quite complete a fourth-quarter comeback as the Commodores lost to Iowa in the ReliaQuest Bowl.

Ricardo Jones, a Clemson transfer safety who was a third team All-ACC selection in 2025, committed to Vanderbilt football, he announced Jan. 12. In 2025, the sophomore appeared in 13 games and recorded 39 tackles, one tackle for loss and six interceptions, including a pick-six.

See Vanderbilt football's rankings in the college football polls after the national championship.

See Clark Lea's ballot in the final Coaches Poll. Plus, here's which coach ranked Vanderbilt football at No. 25.

Veney committed to Vanderbilt on Nov. 24, joining the Commodores from Division II Morehouse College. In 2025, he played in 10 games, making 32 catches for 381 yards and three touchdowns. Veney started his career at Army in 2023 before transferring.

The Commodores’ running back tandem is back for another year, helping Vanderbilt maintain offensive depth.

Diego Pavia revealed his role in flipping five-star quarterback Jared Curtis from Georgia to Vanderbilt when talking to Johnny Manziel.