Is Jalen Gilbert starting?
Jalen Gilbert is listed 2nd string at SS for Vanderbilt Commodores.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Round Rock, ranked #1,096 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 3 tackles, 0 INT, 2 PBU. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 74 overall (Average tier).
- Jersey
- #18
- Class
- RS JR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 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
- 0.8611
- National Rank
- #1096
- High School
- Round Rock
- Hometown
- Round Rock, TX
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated defense; 53th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them -5 vs unit starters → 74.
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 SS · Vanderbilt Commodores
- 1791Ricardo JonesStarter
- 21874Jalen GilbertYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.