Fla. OL Gunnar Hansen commits to Vandy
Just five days after picking up an offer from Vanderbilt, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) offensive lineman Gunnar Hansen became the latest commitment for the Commodores on Wednesday morning.
"Coach (Peter) Rossomando and Coach (Derek) Mason were excited about my decision to attend Vanderbilt," Hansen said of his commitment. "I started talking to Coach Rossomando Thursday and took the virtual tour."
"They gave me an overview of the school and the football program that really peaked my interest in the school."
MORE ON HANSEN: Last season, Hansen starred at American Heritage School (Fla.) where he earned Palm Beach 5A, 1A first-team offensive honors by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound prospect transferred to St. Thomas Aquinas, home of current Vandy commit Tyson Russell, during the spring semester and will now showcase his skills on one of high school football's national powerhouses. St. Thomas Aquinas.
The 6-foot-5, 315-pound prospect chose the Commodores over the likes of Toledo and UNLV.
He becomes the 14th overall commitment for Vanderbilt in the 2021 recruiting and fourth offensive line pledge, joining Jake Ketschek, Gage Pitchford, and Delfin Castillo.
