The NCAA Transfer Portal cycle opened on Monday, Dec. 5 for all undergraduate transfers. FBS players are only allowed to enter the transfer portal from Dec. 5 to Jan. 18, a rule introduced by the NCAA in 2022. In tandem with the NCAA’s COVID-19 waiver granting an extra year of eligibility for all student-athletes that competed in the 2020-21 school year, there will be lots of movement on Vanderbilt’s football roster this winter.

To help you keep up along the way we’ve created the Vanderbilt Football Offseason Attrition Tracker: Your one-stop shop for all Vanderbilt Football offseason news. Follow along all winter for updates.

STORY UPDATES

(Dec. 4, 6:45 p.m., CST): Ray Davis to enter NCAA transfer portal

Davis played in 15 games in his two seasons for the Commodores. In 2022, Davis rushed for 1,042 yards and 5 touchdowns. The California native averaged 4.5 yards per carry and had 5 100+ rushing yard games in his senior season. Before coming to Vanderbilt, Davis played for Temple, where he ran for 1,244 yards and 9 touchdowns in 16 games.

(Dec. 5, 10:32 a.m., CST): Vanderbilt QB Mike Wright to enter NCAA transfer portal

Wright first saw playing time with the Commodores in the 2020 season as a dynamic alternative to Ken Seals. After starting five of the last six games in 2021, Wright entered 2022 as the first-string quarterback. He had 6 touchdowns and a career-high 245 passing yards against Elon but lost his starting job to AJ Swann the following week against Wake Forest. He returned to replace an injured Swann later in the season and led the Commodores to heroic victories over Kentucky and Florida. The junior threw for 974 yards and 12 touchdowns and also ran for 517 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2022.

(Dec. 23, 4:55 p.m., CST): Anfernee Orji declares for 2023 NFL Draft, foregoes extra year of eligibility

Building upon an already fantastic career on West End, Orji turned in a special season during his senior year, when he was elected a team captain in August. The Rockwall, Texas native amassed 108 tackles (2nd in the SEC) 7.5 tackles for loss (TFLs), 3 sacks and an interception in 2022. His play catapulted him into NFL Draft consideration as a likely Day 2 pick.

Updates will carry on all offseason.

Outgoing transfers (12)

Malik Langham, Elijah McAllister (Auburn), Mike Wright, Ray Davis (Kentucky), Jared Wheatley, Chase Lloyd, Joel Decoursey, Devin Boddie Jr. Rocko Griffin, Daniel Martin, Maurice Edwards

Thank you Vanderbilt 💯 pic.twitter.com/QeFrwviMZ5

— Leek (@malik_langham) December 10, 2022

Commodore Nation THANK YOU. Not the ending I expected but you will always have my LOVE & GRATITUDE 🙏🏾❤️

I will be entering the portal for my final year of eligibility. pic.twitter.com/HF3T7z6BWz

— Elijah McAllister (@e_mcallister1) December 9, 2022

I am blessed for my time at Vanderbilt. Thank you for the memories Commodore Nation🖤 #MW5

-Mike Wright pic.twitter.com/NtWHfHb6cC

— ⁵Mike Wright₅ (@mike5wright) December 5, 2022

I want to thank Vanderbilt for taking a chance on me in 2020 and allowing me to represent this program at the highest level. With that being said, after many conversations with my family and support group, I will be entering into the NCAA transfer portal as a Graduate Transfer. pic.twitter.com/hRTepELM2w

— Re'Mahn Davis (@MrHeisman7) December 5, 2022

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— Jared Wheatley (@jarod_wheatley) December 2, 2022

3 years of eligibility remaining pic.twitter.com/VY9hBrOYNz

— Chase Lloyd (@chaselloyd_) November 30, 2022

New beginnings. Thank you @VandyFootball pic.twitter.com/rJOshUvQZD

— Joel Decoursey (@joel_decoursey) November 30, 2022

AGTG🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/i9GUfZTohr

— DBJ (@devinbjr) November 28, 2022

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— Rocko Griffin (@flight_warning) October 10, 2022

I’ve officially entered the transfer portal. I’m open to all recruiting with 4 years of eligibility. pic.twitter.com/qJyFqJKX1L

— Daniel Martin (@Mr_DanielMartin) December 5, 2022

Officially in the transfer portal

— Maurice Edwards (@asapmoe20) December 5, 2022

Fifth-year returnees (4)

Matt Hayball, Julian Hernandez, Justin Ball, Jaylen Mahoney

Proud to be a part of this program and excited to run it back for one more year #team3 https://t.co/T3qCtn96IO

— Matthew Hayball (@matthayball15) December 11, 2022

labor omnia vincit🖤 @VandyFootball @CoachBlaz #AncorDown⚓️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hNSFvs4USU

— Julian Hernandez (@j_hernandez62) December 2, 2022

Forever grateful for my last 4 years at Vanderbilt. The brotherhood and bonds that have been created will last me a lifetime. A lot of work has been put in, but there’s still more work to be done. Excited to get back to work with my brothers! #Year5 ⚓️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/2Ao7tx9lRL

— Justin Ball (@JustinBall84) December 1, 2022

Big boost for Vanderbilt to kick off the offseason: Starting safety Jaylen Mahoney will return for the 2023 season using his extra COVID-19 year. https://t.co/izRl0heK7f

— Robbie Weinstein (@rwweinstein) November 29, 2022

Declared for NFL Draft with eligibility remaining (3)

Anfernee Orji, Michael Owusu, Ben Bresnahan

But By the Grace of God 💜 #ABuckFifty pic.twitter.com/D2eXsP5SAo

— Anfernee Orji (@AnferneeOrji) December 23, 2022

Thank you Vandy Nation ⚓️ pic.twitter.com/e28vy9EbZZ

— Michael Owusu (@mikeislife) December 22, 2022

Thank you Vanderbilt🖤 pic.twitter.com/66c6Y7iJUJ

— Ben Bresnahan (@benbresnahan) December 1, 2022