Physical Vanderbilt tackle with early promise, but injury history defined his career
Andrew Jelks was a promising Vanderbilt offensive lineman who earned Freshman All-SEC recognition and started nine games at right tackle in 2016, showing the length and power SEC teams want up front.[5][9] His biggest differentiator was pro-level size and early starting experience, but his stock was repeatedly muted by major injuries, including a season-ending knee issue and a second straight missed season, which ultimately kept him from building momentum.[6][3] For a team, the fit question is simple: the talent and frame were real, but durability was the swing factor.[2][8]
