Laugh at Vanderbilt’s seemingly perennial status as an SEC bye week if you want (the James Franklin “era” notwithstanding), they’ve cranked out a few NFL-caliber talents as of late. Save the Jay Cutler jokes: here’s a few from the last few years.
Linebacker Zach Cunningham (1st round pick, 2017 - HOU)
Wide Receiver Jordan Matthews (2nd round pick, 2014 - PHI, currently with BUF)
Cornerback Casey Hayward (2nd round pick, 2012, GB - currently one of Pro Football Focus’s fave corners with the Los Angeles Chargers)
Add undrafted rookie defensive tackle Adam Butler to that list.