Vanderbilt Commodores#22 · RB Makhilyn Young
87 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 210 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Midland, TX
Makhilyn Young is a RB (#22) for Vanderbilt, from Midland, TX. In the 2026 season he has 134 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, 26.8 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 35.6 fantasy points (PPR), 7.1 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 16
Rushing TDs 15
Receptions 17
Receiving yards 17
Total TDs 15
Scrimmage yards 16
Efficiency
Yards per carry 13
Yards per catch 16
Fantasy points 16
Receiving usage 17
Carry volume 16
Yards per touch 15
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 12
Frame 9
Experience 17
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2026 season
134
Rushing yards
1
Rushing TDs
34
Carries
3.9
Yards/carry
9
Receptions
72
Receiving yards
Makhilyn Young career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | VAN | 5 | 34 | 134 | 1 | 9 | 72 | 35.6 |
| 2025 | VAN | 13 | 45 | 411 | 6 | 14 | 133 | 102.4 |
| 2023 | NMSU | 11 | 28 | 191 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30.2 |
| 2022 | NMSU | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Career | 30 | 111 | 746 | 10 | 24 | 206 | 175.2 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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26
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34
10
24
35
21
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Georgia | L 14-38 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Auburn | L 15-21 | 46 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs NC State | W 35-31 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | vs Delaware | W 35-26 | 38 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Austin Peay | W 28-9 | 24 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowVanderbilt RB: #22
- ClassSenior
- HometownMidland, TX
Makhilyn Young: Vanderbilt RB profile and stats
Makhilyn Young is a RB (#22) for Vanderbilt, from Midland, TX. This profile tracks Makhilyn Young's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Vanderbilt roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Vanderbilt sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Makhilyn Young in the news
All newsPreviewOle Miss at Vanderbilt: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Ole Miss visits Vanderbilt at FirstBank Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on ESPN.2026-10-07RecapVanderbilt beat NC State 35-31 (Week 3, 2026)Vanderbilt beat NC State 35-31 at FirstBank Stadium. Now Vanderbilt is 3-0, and NC State is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapVanderbilt beat Delaware 35-26 (Week 2, 2026)Vanderbilt beat Delaware 35-26 at FirstBank Stadium. Now Vanderbilt is 2-0, and Delaware is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Makhilyn Young play for?
Makhilyn Young plays for Vanderbilt, wearing #22 at RB.
What position does Makhilyn Young play?
Makhilyn Young is a RB for Vanderbilt.
How tall is Makhilyn Young?
Makhilyn Young is 5-10 and weighs 210 lb.
What year is Makhilyn Young in?
Makhilyn Young is listed as a senior on the Vanderbilt roster.
Where is Makhilyn Young from?
Makhilyn Young is from Midland, TX.
How many rushing yards does Makhilyn Young have?
Makhilyn Young has 134 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.