Defense is off to a STELLAR Start in Fall Camp | Ricardo Jones is the Real DEAL

Vanderbilt's defense is off to a STELLAR start in fall camp, and Ricardo Jones is proving he is the real deal. But he's far from the only Commodore whose stock is rising. We break down the Vanderbilt defenders making noise, including Jordan Matthews, Caden Daniels, Myles Capers, Brian Allen Jr., Edwin Kalinga, Carson Lawrence, Jalen Gilbert and Josiah Broxton. The biggest takeaway? Vanderbilt may have a deep, aggressive defense without one massive household name. That depth could allow the Commodores to rotate more players, create more pressure, and give the secondary and linebackers constant competition. And there's another major benefit: a veteran Vanderbilt defense gives the new quarterback a chance to face legitimate competition every day in practice. Could Vanderbilt's defense be one of the biggest surprises in the SEC in 2026? #VanderbiltFootball #AnchorDown #RicardoJones #ClarkLea #VandyFootball #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #LockedOnVandy #VanderbiltDefense Photo Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get $10 when you trade $10. . The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.