Vanderbilt depth back with a built-in versatility edge
Derek King is listed as a Vanderbilt running back, and the program has previously highlighted that he switched from the defensive backfield to RB to provide needed depth, which suggests a flexible, team-first profile rather than a pure feature-back résumé[4]. Public stat and ranking information for his current 2026 production is limited in the available sources, so the main takeaway is his value as a roster fit: an adaptable athlete who can help in a pinch, especially if a team wants a versatile, selfless piece in the backfield rather than a headline-grabbing bell cow[1][2][4].
