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.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