Martel Hight leaves Vanderbilt football game against NC State with injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Vanderbilt cornerback Martel Hight exited the game against NC State on September 19 due to an apparent injury. He collided with teammate Bryan Longwell in a helmet-to-helmet hit late in the third quarter. Hight returned to the locker room and did not come back to the field, with NC State leading 24-14 at the time. He recorded two tackles before leaving, marking a significant moment for the Commodores in their final nonconference game of the season.
- •Martel Hight left the game late in the third quarter.
- •Vanderbilt trails NC State 24-14 at FirstBank Stadium.
- •Hight had two tackles before the injury.
- •He has accumulated nine tackles and one interception this season.
- •Ricardo Jones replaced Hight as punt returner.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Martel Hight injury update: Cornerback leaves Vanderbilt football vs NC State game
"Martel Hight left Vanderbilt football vs. NC State with an apparent injury after colliding with a teammate.
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