Is CJ Heard starting?
CJ Heard is the projected starter at NB for Vanderbilt Commodores.
See full Vanderbilt Commodores depth chart ›The Story
The Tackling Machine
A 3-star recruit out of Woodward Academy, ranked #705 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 71 tackles, 1 INT, 3 PBU. That's 8% of the team's production at his spot and 92th-percentile production nationally — good for a 88 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #8
- Class
- JR/TR
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | 1 | 3 |
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
- 0.8778
- National Rank
- #705
- High School
- Woodward Academy
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated defense; 92th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 88.
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 NB · Vanderbilt Commodores
- 1888CJ HeardStarter
- 2270Jaylin Lackey
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.