The 2026 NFL Draft is over, but former Vanderbilt football players still will have the chance to sign professional contracts.
Players who went undrafted can sign free agent contracts with any team they choose.
Several contributors to the Commodores' 2025 team went undrafted, including Diego Pavia, Jordan White and Langston Patterson. Eli Stowers, in the second round, was the only Vanderbilt player drafted. Zaylin Wood, Kolbey Taylor, Nick Haberer and Khordae Sydnor are others who could land undrafted deals.
Some notable Vanderbilt players who signed as undrafted free agents in previous offseasons include Matt Hayball, Anfernee Orji and Jaylen Mahoney.
Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) looks to pass during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) scrambles under the pressure from Vanderbilt edge Brian Allen Jr. (10) during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) throws during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) drops back during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) directs his receivers while pressured by Vanderbilt linebacker Nick Rinaldi (24) during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) looks to pass during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.1 / 6Vanderbilt holds Black & Gold spring football game in NashvilleVanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) looks to pass during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.1 / 6Vanderbilt holds Black & Gold spring football game in NashvilleVanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) looks to pass during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.2 / 6Vanderbilt holds Black & Gold spring football game in NashvilleVanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) scrambles under the pressure from Vanderbilt edge Brian Allen Jr. (10) during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.3 / 6Vanderbilt holds Black & Gold spring football game in NashvilleVanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) throws during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.4 / 6Vanderbilt holds Black & Gold spring football game in NashvilleVanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) drops back during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.5 / 6Vanderbilt holds Black & Gold spring football game in NashvilleVanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) directs his receivers while pressured by Vanderbilt linebacker Nick Rinaldi (24) during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.6 / 6Vanderbilt holds Black & Gold spring football game in NashvilleVanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) looks to pass during Vanderbilt Football's Black and Gold Spring Game in FirstBank Stadium at Vanderbilt University Saturday, April 18, 2026.Here is everyone who has signed:
Patterson signed a "high priority" undrafted deal with the Cowboys, per his father, Wes Patterson. In 2025, Patterson recorded 69 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.
Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on X @aria_gerson.
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