Versatile former QB with size and two-way athletic upside at Vanderbilt
Rooney enters Vanderbilt as a 6-5, 230-pound sophomore tight end with unusual versatility, having played quarterback in high school and posted strong dual-threat production at New Smyrna Beach, including 1,019 passing yards and 752 rushing yards with 17 total touchdowns in his senior season. That background suggests a player with ball skills, functional athleticism, and comfort operating in space—traits that can translate well to a modern TE role. The appeal is upside: he looks like a developmental chess piece rather than a finished product, which makes him intriguing for teams valuing multi-sport, multi-position athletes.[1][4]
