Cody Markel was Vanderbilt’s blue-collar tight end with brains, grit, and a team-first edge
Cody Markel’s Vanderbilt profile was never built on gaudy box-score production; in the 2019 season, he was described by the program as a blocking specialist who appeared in 23 career games, with his first career catch going for a touchdown against Tennessee in 2018. He stood out for versatility, toughness, and high-end intangibles—three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll, six-time dean’s list, and a nationally recognized commitment to community service through Turner’s Heroes. If a team wants a dependable, selfless TE who adds value in the run game and in the locker room, he’s the kind of guy coaches love.
