Adam Vandervest
Adam Vandervest is a three-star recruit from Verona, WI, out of Verona Area (No. 2,355 in the 2020 class) who has not played in Western Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Vandervest comes from
- Verona, WI
- Verona Area
- About 150 miles from Waldo Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,355 in the 2020 class.
- On the Western Michigan roster since 2020
Where Vandervest fits
Western Michigan lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 54th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Western Michigan is 6-3. Next: at Akron, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Verona Area
Also from Verona, WI
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Michigan -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 54th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Michigan has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Addison West was one of them, an All-American.
Seven seasons at Western Michigan
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 7 · Games –
- 2025 Western Michigan TaylorYear 6 · Games –
- 2024 Western Michigan TaylorYear 5 · Games –
- 2023 Western Michigan TaylorYear 4 · Games –
- 2022 Western Michigan LesterYear 3 · Games –
- 2021 Western Michigan LesterYear 2 · Games –
- 2020 Western Michigan LesterYear 1 · Games –
- High school Verona AreaVerona, WI · Class of 2020Three-star, No. 2,355 in the 2020 class. Signed with Western Michigan.Also from Verona Area: Tre Poteat (Tennessee) and Dylan Hildebrand (Washington State).
2020
- Signed with Western MichiganThree-star, out of Verona Area
Coaching lineage · 2020–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Tim Lester → Lance Taylor. Worth noting in scheme + development context.