Palmer Riley
6′5″ · 250 lb · Atherton, CA · Menlo
On the Vanderbilt roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Atherton, CA
- Menlo
- About 1,950 miles from FirstBank Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1566 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8600.
Where he fits
Vanderbilt lists 8 tight ends this season.
Vanderbilt tight ends with a game this season
Vanderbilt’s week
- RecordVanderbilt is 3-4.
- Next gameat Mississippi State · Sat Nov 7
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Atherton, CA
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Vanderbilt in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Clark Lea
Pass share
48.9%
217 pass / 227 run
Plays / game
63.4
7 games
Team sack rate
4.6%
240 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at tight end for Vanderbilt -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Vanderbilt has produced 1 All-Conference tight end and 1 All-American. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2026. Eli Stowers was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Vanderbilt in 2026
- 2026 Vanderbilt LeaYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Vanderbilt in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,566 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Vanderbilt in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Vanderbilt3-star out of Menlo