Hartfield Academy’s Star Defensive Lineman: Reginald Vaughn

Reginald Vaughn is a 4 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at Hartfield Academy. Vaughn is ranked as the 256th best recruit in the class of 2025 and is ranked as a top 30 Defensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Vaughn is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Mississippi and is listed as the #3 Defensive Tackle in the state of Mississippi. He holds offers from schools such as Georgia, LSU and Texas.

Who are some role models in your life?

My parents are my role models.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Rod Wave and Lil Baby

What are the strengths of your game?

My strength is my length.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

Achieving a scoop and score from 30 yards out.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

Quarterback John White

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Don’t let one bad performance keep you down. Just keep grinding and take what’s yours.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Paris

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was 10 years old when I fell in love with football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

TJ Watt

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

When James Harrison returned a 100 yard pick six in the Super Bowl.