Vanderbilt Commodores took to the field on Friday for a fall‑camp session that offered a glimpse of the team’s evolving offensive identity. The drill was marked by a clear focus on quarterback development, with the coaching staff eager to see how the new pieces would mesh.
Quarterback competition emerges
Quarterback Blaze Berlowitz stood out, delivering crisp downfield throws, executing seam rips and showing leg strength that impressed coaches. His performance was described as the best of the fall camp, suggesting he could be the leading candidate to anchor the offense.
Veteran Curtis, mentioned only by last name in the reports, managed two impressive throws but also logged three errors, leaving his reliability in question and opening the door for Berlowitz to push for the starting role.
A line in transition
Along the offensive line, Beau Johnson impressed with his consistency, while newcomers such as Clinton Azubuike and several freshmen showed flashes of struggle. The mixed results underscore that the unit is still a work in progress and that chemistry will be crucial as the season approaches.
Receivers jostle for the second spot
At the receiver position, Ja’Cory Thomas remains the leading candidate for the No. 2 role despite a hamstring issue that limited his spring output, while Cole Adams is viewed as a dependable leader and versatile playmaker by receivers coach Alex Bailey. Homegrown talents Tristen Brown and Kayleb Barnett have also made strides, though they have yet to dominate the conversation.
Other storylines emerged as Joseph McVay posted his best day of camp, Brycen Coleman’s shift from tight end to receiver appears to be progressing, and Walter Taylor’s improved pass‑catching could add a new dimension to the offense. The Commodores’ depth chart for both the line and the receiving corps remains unsettled, with multiple spots still up for grabs.