Is Bryan Longwell starting?
Bryan Longwell is the projected starter at WLB for Vanderbilt Commodores.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Lipscomb Academy, ranked #1,501 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 70 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 1 sacks. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot and 91th-percentile production nationally — good for a 90 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #11
- Class
- SR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 227 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 88 | 7.5 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 36 | 0.5 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8478
- National Rank
- #1501
- High School
- Lipscomb Academy
- Hometown
- Nashville, TN
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated defense; 91th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 90.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WLB · Vanderbilt Commodores
- 11190Bryan LongwellStarter
- 22282Bryce Cowan
- 31459Jailen Ruth
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.