Grant Haviland, 4-star tight end, commits to Vanderbilt football over Georgia, Tennessee

Q: Who is Grant Haviland and what is his ranking in the 2027 class?

Grant Haviland is a 4-star tight end ranked No. 275 in the 2027 class and No. 13 nationally among tight ends.

Q: Why did Grant Haviland choose Vanderbilt over other schools?

While the specific reasons for his choice were not detailed, Haviland committed to Vanderbilt despite offers from prestigious programs like Georgia and Tennessee.

Q: Which schools did Grant Haviland consider before committing to Vanderbilt?

Haviland considered offers from Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio State, and Clemson before deciding on Vanderbilt.

Q: When did Grant Haviland announce his commitment to Vanderbilt football?

Grant Haviland announced his commitment to Vanderbilt football on April 14 via social media.

Grant Haviland, 4-star tight end, commits to Vanderbilt football over Georgia, Tennessee

Grant Haviland, a 4-star tight end in the 2027 class, committed to Vanderbilt football, he announced April 14 on social media.

Haviland is rated the No. 275 player in the 2027 class by the 247Sports Composite and the No. 13 tight end nationally. He chose the Commodores over Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio State and Clemson.

Vanderbilt defensive tackle Glenn Seabrooks III (53) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt edge Brian Allen Jr. (10) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt coach Wes Lea runs drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jack Elliott (11) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt defensive tackle Glenn Seabrooks III (53) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt offensive line coach Chris Klenakis goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt tight end Elijah Rooney (49) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) hands off to running back Gabe Fields (24) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt running back Gabe Fields (24) runs during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) hands off to running back Sedrick Alexander (28) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt tight end Cole Spence goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) pitches to running back Gabe Fields (24) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt tight end Maurice Venay (45) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt tight ends coach Brendan Flaherty goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Whit Muschamp (10) hands off to running back Jamezell Lassiter (41) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt edge Brian Allen Jr. (10) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) hands off to running back Gabe Fields (24) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jack Elliott (11) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt defensive tackle Glenn Seabrooks III (53) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt defensive tackle Glenn Seabrooks III (53) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt edge Brian Allen Jr. (10) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt coach Wes Lea runs drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Jack Elliott (11) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt defensive tackle Glenn Seabrooks III (53) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt offensive line coach Chris Klenakis goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt tight end Elijah Rooney (49) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) hands off to running back Gabe Fields (24) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt running back Gabe Fields (24) runs during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Blaze Berlowitz (1) hands off to running back Sedrick Alexander (28) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt tight end Cole Spence goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) pitches to running back Gabe Fields (24) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt tight end Maurice Venay (45) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt tight ends coach Brendan Flaherty goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Whit Muschamp (10) hands off to running back Jamezell Lassiter (41) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt edge Brian Allen Jr. (10) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) hands off to running back Gabe Fields (24) during drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Jack Elliott (11) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis (2) goes through drills at Vanderbilt University’s McGugin Center practice fields Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The 6-4, 225-pounder attends Milton High School in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Haviland is the third commit in the 2027 class, joining 4-star linebacker Omarii Sanders and 3-star receiver Jeremiah Douglas.

Vanderbilt has picked up recruiting momentum recently under Clark Lea, getting their first 10-win season ever in 2025 and going to the ReliaQuest Bowl. The Commodores landed the commitment of the No. 1 player in the 2026 class, 5-star quarterback Jared Curtis, after he flipped from Georgia.

Vanderbilt's 2026 class was ranked No. 29 nationally, according to 247Sports.

Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on X @aria_gerson.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Grant Haviland commits to Vanderbilt football as 4-star tight end

Grant Haviland, 4-star tight end, commits to Vanderbilt football over Georgia, Tennessee

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Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

Vanderbilt football offense and defense back to the practice gridiron

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