Langford photo

by Barca Blog - Here's a picture of Reshard Langford during Philadelphia's OTAs a couple of weeks ago. (Courtesy of PhiladelphiaEagles.com)

Langford agrees to free agent deal

While D.J. Moore was the only Commodore selected in the NFL Draft, defensive standout Reshard Langford agreed late Sunday to a free agent deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. Read More in VUcommodores' updated press release.

Also, several other former Commodores with NFL ambitions were waiting to hear from squads regarding possible free agent deals. Check back for updates during the week.

Reshard Langford Highlight Reel

by Barca Blog - Here's another video to get ready for this weekend's NFL Draft. Yesterday we posted clips of D.J. Moore in the blog.... and today you can watch highlights of safety Reshard Langford during his career at Vanderbilt (see below). Fans can also view and share these clips on our Facebook Fan Page - go here.

Langford to play in all-star game Saturday

Senior safety Reshard Langford is scheduled to participate in the The Western Refining Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game Saturday at 2 p.m. CT in the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

Langford will suit up for The Nation, coached by Florida Atlantic's Howard Schnellenberger, in the third annual senior showcase event. Professional scouts and team officials will be on hand to evaluate players as they prepare for the 2009 NFL Draft.

Check out the entire roster for both teams by clicking here.

Fans will have several ways of following the action. The game will be televised to a national audience via CBS College Sports Network (DirecTV channel 613; Dish Network channel 152), and that television feed also will be available as a live online video pay-per-view at a cost of $7.95. For information on the availability of CBS College Sports in your area, click here.

Langford excited about final game

Twenty-one Commodores will suit up for the final time in today’s Music City Bowl matchup with Boston College (2:30 p.m. CT).

One of them will be fifth-year safety and co-captain Reshard Langford.

The Tanner, Ala., native has been a staple in the Commodores' lineup throughout his career, starting every game since he redshirted in 2004. Langford leads all active Vanderbilt position players with 47 consecutive starts and 237 career tackles. He was also named to the SEC Community Service team this year for his work as a mentor for inner city youth at the Martha O’Bryan Center.

Emotions were high for Langford after his final walk-through practice yesterday, knowing Wednesday would be his last game wearing the black and gold.

“I have a lot of excitement built up,” admitted Langford, “and I'm trying to keep my nerves together right now.”

Through all of the ups and downs, Langford will be a part of a Vanderbilt team that earned its first postseason appearance in 26 years. What better way to end a career than with a bowl victory, an accomplishment only one other Vanderbilt team (1955) can claim.

“We're trying to come out with a win, of course, to start something, start a tradition and get something going and keep building on this program that we've been turning around for years.

“It's my last time with these guys who've I've spent so much time with and working five years straight, just grinding it out with some great quality guys. I'm just excited to really go out and play this game.”