Makhilyn Young brings explosive, efficient depth to Vanderbilt’s backfield
In the 2025 season, Makhilyn Young emerged as a high-impact rotational RB for Vanderbilt, posting 382 rushing yards on 31 carries with 5 rushing touchdowns, a 12.3 yards-per-carry average, and an 80-yard long run. His calling card is burst: he pairs elite acceleration/speed traits with proven big-play ability, while recent game logs show he can turn limited touches into chunk gains and red-zone scores. He profiles as a useful fit for teams wanting an explosive, situational runner who can punish defenses quickly, though he is still more of a complementary weapon than a volume bell cow.[1][6][8][9][11]
