Vanderbilt Lands Cal QB Matthew Smith

Vanderbilt just snagged a big one: three-star QB Matthew Smith from California commits to the 2027 class, becoming the first QB and second California player to pledge. Standing 6’1”, he’s got elite arm strength, can extend plays, and throws with precision—choosing Vandy over Princeton, Utah, and others. His arrival comes hot on the heels of Diego Pavia’s departure and adds fuel to the QB race with five-star recruit Jared Curtis already in the mix. Smith’s film shows he’s not just a pocket passer—he’s a dual-threat weapon ready to compete in the SEC. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/ddaf4a1d52761068