4-star CB Blake Jenkins locks in official visit to Vanderbilt

The Katy (Texas) Tompkins cornerback is a key target for the Commodores in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Blake Jenkins, a four-star cornerback from Katy (Texas) Tompkins, has locked in his first official visit to Vanderbilt. The Commodores are looking to expand their recruiting footprint in Texas and Jenkins is a top target for them in the 2027 cycle.

Why it matters

Vanderbilt has made Texas a priority in recent recruiting classes, signing six players from the Lone Star State in 2026. Landing Jenkins, a top-300 national recruit, would be a major coup for the Commodores as they aim to build on their recent recruiting success.

The details

Jenkins has seen his recruitment pick up steam in recent months, adding offers from several Power Five programs since late January. Vanderbilt officially offered him back in October, and he'll be visiting the Nashville campus from May 28-31. The Commodores are competing with the likes of Texas, TCU, Iowa, and Texas A&M for Jenkins' commitment.

  • Jenkins will be in Nashville for an official visit from May 28-31.
  • Vanderbilt officially offered Jenkins back in October.

The players

Blake Jenkins

A four-star cornerback from Katy (Texas) Tompkins High School, ranked as the No. 295 overall prospect and No. 30 cornerback in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Clark Lea

The head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores, who has made recruiting in Texas a priority for the program.

Jamaal Richardson

The cornerbacks coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores, who has been involved in recruiting Jenkins.

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What they’re saying

“I'm looking for a program that pushes me to reach my full potential with coaches who value me as a person as much as an athlete.”

— Blake Jenkins (InsideTexas)

“When I visited campus I loved the coaches, the team and the school. Coach Lea is doing great things. I believe he is building the program into a powerhouse.”

— Luke Babin, Vanderbilt quarterback commit (Rivals)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Vanderbilt's continued focus on recruiting in Texas, highlighted by the commitment of quarterback Luke Babin and the pursuit of cornerback Blake Jenkins, demonstrates the program's ambition to expand its footprint and build a roster capable of competing at the highest level.