Palmer Riley is a three-star recruit from Atherton, CA, out of Menlo (No. 1,566 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Vanderbilt's 8 games this season.
Where Riley comes from
- Atherton, CA
- Menlo
- About 1,950 miles from FirstBank Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,566 in the 2026 class.
Where Riley fits
Vanderbilt lists 8 tight ends this season.
Vanderbilt tight ends with a game this season
Vanderbilt is 3-5. Next: at Mississippi State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Atherton, CA
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 tight end for Vanderbilt -- now projected as a quality contributor in the tight end room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Vanderbilt has produced 2 All-Conference tight ends 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 · Games –
- High school MenloAtherton, CA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,566 in the 2026 class. Signed with Vanderbilt.
2026
- Signed with VanderbiltThree-star, out of Menlo
