
tough, versatile, and built for the dirty work at Vanderbilt
In Vanderbilt’s 2026 running back room, Zeke Brandon stands out more for reliable physicality and special-teams value than splashy box-score production. The most useful public notes on him point to a durable, character-first player who has played through a shoulder issue in his career and earned trust by doing the unglamorous jobs with intensity. If a team wants a back who brings toughness, willingness, and a pro-style edge rather than highlight-reel numbers, Brandon is the kind of glue guy worth caring about.