At Vanderbilt, Vierling was a three time letterman and two-year starter, ending career with 25 consecutive starts. He also served as team captain in final two seasons and was member of 2008-2009 Securities and Exchange Commission Academic Honor Roll. He started all 12 games as a senior and received team’s postseason Offensive Lineman of the Year award.
He played college football at Vanderbilt. He was named second-team all-state as a senior and earned letters in basketball and track and field Pittsburgh Steelers On April 23, 2012, he was re-signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Jacksonville Jaguars On August 31, 2010, he was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a free agent.
He was waived on September 3, however he was later assigned to the club"s practice squad on September 6, 2010. On February 7, 2011, he was signed to a contract for the 2011 season.
Vierling was released from the practice squad on December 30, 2011.
He also served as team captain in final two seasons and was member of 2008-2009 Securities and Exchange Commission Academic Honor Roll.
