Vanderbilt dismisses receiver Kayleb Barnett following arrest
Vanderbilt dismissed receiver Kayleb Barnett following his arrest after a downtown chokehold fight. In a direct statement, Clark Lea emphasized program standards and off-field conduct; the reported felony strangulation/aggravated-assault and identity-theft-related allegations remain unresolved, with a November 13 court hearing scheduled.
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Updated Oct 14, 2026