Jayvontay Conner’s SEC Surge | Vanderbilt Commodores Football News

Vanderbilt’s new tight end, Jayvontay Conner, is turning heads as the second-most valuable transfer in their 2026 class. After a rough spring practice marked by drops and weight concerns, he’s transformed—now pushing 240 pounds and boasting near-flawless consistency, with just one drop since April. With another receiver stepping into a primary role, Conner is poised to shoulder a bigger load in an offense that thrives with multiple tight ends. His 23-catch, 333-yard, 3-touchdown season at East Carolina and brief SEC stint at Ole Miss give him a foundation to build on, and the team believes he’s dialed in and ready to make a major impact in 2026. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5f5d0653595ff94