The Commodores added another talented piece to their defense on Monday in Ware County (Ga.) linebacker Michael Mincey, who announced his verbal pledge to Vanderbilt.

The three-star prospect chose the Commodores over the likes of South Carolina, Mississippi State, Georgia Southern, Army, and others.

As a junior, the 6-foot-1, 210-pound prospect tallied 100 tackles, three sacks, and four forced fumbles while earning 2-AAAAA, All-Region honors.

Mincey becomes the 15th overall commitment in Vanderbilt's 2021 recruiting class and the second linebacker pledge - joining Copley (Oh.) product Antoine Campbell, Jr.