One season after Colorado’s Travis Hunter won the Heisman Trophy with extraordinary two-way play, Vanderbilt is planning on using a player on both sides of the ball as well this year.
The Commodores already know that cornerback Martel Hight is of great value to Vandy’s defense and special teams.
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