Vanderbilt football seeks new wide receivers after Tre Richardson transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Vanderbilt football is evaluating options at wide receiver following Tre Richardson's transfer to Louisville. Junior Sherrill is set to be the primary receiver, but wide receivers coach Alex Bailey indicated a committee approach may be necessary. Candidates include Ja'Cory Thomas, who has shown promise in preseason, and Tristen Brown, who is recovering from an injury. Other players like Kayleb Barnett and freshman Kahden Smith are also in contention for larger roles as fall practices progress.
- •Junior Sherrill becomes Vanderbilt's undisputed No. 1 receiver.
- •Tre Richardson and Richie Hoskins have left the program.
- •Ja'Cory Thomas leads candidates for increased targets.
- •Tristen Brown returns healthy after a prior injury.
- •Freshman Kahden Smith makes an early impression in practice.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Who steps into WR void for Vanderbilt football after Tre Richardson departure?
"Here's who could step up behind Junior Sherrill at wide receiver for Vanderbilt football after Tre Richardson's departure.
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