Izayah Lee is a three-star recruit from Lancaster, TX (No. 1,030 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Vanderbilt's 8 games this season.
Where Lee comes from
- Lancaster, TX
- Lancaster
- About 600 miles from FirstBank Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class.
Where Lee fits
Vanderbilt lists 8 running backs this season.
Vanderbilt running backs with a game this season
Vanderbilt is 3-5. Next: at Mississippi State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Lancaster, TX
Izayah Lee is on trial in Vanderbilt's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
Vanderbilt fans are litigating the player's worthiness — the eye test against the résumé.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Clark Lea
Pass share
51.0%
253 pass / 243 run
Plays / game
62.0
8 games
Team sack rate
5.0%
281 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at running back for Vanderbilt -- now projected as a quality contributor in the backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Vanderbilt has produced 3 All-Conference running backs and 1 All-American. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Eli Stowers was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Vanderbilt in 2026
- 2026 Vanderbilt LeaYear 1 · Games –
- High school LancasterLancaster, TX · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class. Signed with Vanderbilt.Also from Lancaster: Corian Gipson (Clemson), Kewan Lacy (Ole Miss), Manny Choice (Oklahoma) and 8 more.
2026
- Signed with VanderbiltThree-star, out of Lancaster
