Lyndon Cooper is a three-star recruit from Atlanta, GA, out of Carrollton (No. 1,188 in the 2021 class) who has not played in Vanderbilt's 8 games this season.
Where Cooper comes from
- Atlanta, GA
- Carrollton
- Carrollton is about 200 miles from FirstBank Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,188 in the 2021 class; signed with NC State.
Where Cooper fits
Vanderbilt lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 81st in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Vanderbilt is 3-5. Next: at Mississippi State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Carrollton
Also from Atlanta, GA
Arrived at Vanderbilt from Pittsburgh.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Vanderbilt -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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 81st nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Vanderbilt has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Will Holden went on to the NFL out of this room (2017).
Six seasons, three schools
- 2026 Vanderbilt LeaYear 6 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalPittsburgh to Vanderbilt
- 2025 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 5 · Games –
- 2024 Pittsburgh NarduzziYear 4 · Games –
- Dec 2023 Entered the transfer portalNC State to Pittsburgh
- 2023 NC State DoerenYear 3 · Games –
- 2022 NC State DoerenYear 2 · Games –
- 2021 NC State DoerenYear 1 · Games –
- High school CarrolltonCarrollton, GA · Class of 2021Three-star, No. 1,188 in the 2021 class. Signed with NC State.Also from Carrollton: Julian Lewis (Colorado), Caleb Odom (Ole Miss), Ryan Mosley (Georgia) and 15 more.
Moves
- Transferred from NC State to Pittsburgh, Dec 4, 2023.
- Transferred from Pittsburgh to Vanderbilt, Jan 7, 2026.
2021
- Signed with NC StateThree-star, out of Carrollton
2024
- Transferred to Pittsburghfrom NC State
2026
- Transferred to Vanderbiltfrom Pittsburgh
Coaching lineage · 2021–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Dave Doeren, Pat Narduzzi and Clark Lea.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Vanderbilt
