NEXT-LEVEL: Is This the Most TALENTED Vanderbilt Team of the Last Decade?

Are the Vanderbilt Commodores on the verge of their most talented football roster in decades? Corey Burton and Mike Huesmann break down Vanderbilt’s deep portal haul, discuss recruiting victories like keeping five-star quarterback Jared Curtis, and assess whether Clark Lea’s squad can finally challenge for SEC relevance. The conversation spotlights defensive line and secondary depth, upgrades at wide receiver with key additions Ja'Cory Thomas and Cole Adams, and the high expectations for true freshman Curtis under center. Grade-by-grade, the hosts compare this year’s two-deep to historic Vanderbilt teams, debating if the Commodores’ depth marks a turning point for the program. Offensive line improvements, questions about regression, and the impact of early enrollees all take center stage. Can Vanderbilt push for a playoff spot by 2028—or will youth at critical positions slow their ascent? Dive in for the ultimate roster and recruiting analysis Commodore fans can’t miss. #anchordown Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: lockedonvandy.supercast.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. 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.