Is Makhilyn Young starting?
Makhilyn Young is listed 2nd string at RB for Vanderbilt Commodores.
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Making His Case
A 2-star recruit out of Midland Legacy, ranked #2,711 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 411 rushing yards, 6 rush TD. That's 18% of the team's production at his spot and 80th-percentile production nationally — good for a 85 overall (Great tier).
- Jersey
- #22
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 411 | 6 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★☆☆☆2-star
- Composite
- 0.7833
- National Rank
- #2711
- High School
- Midland Legacy
- Hometown
- Midland, TX
Why this rating?
On a 92-rated offense; 80th-percentile production (×0.98 for competition level) put them +3 vs unit starters → 85.
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 RB · Vanderbilt Commodores
- 12896Sedrick AlexanderStarter
- 22285Makhilyn YoungYou
- 34174Jamezell Lassiter
- 42364Evan Hampton
- 52458Gabe Fields
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.