Auburn football in contention for 2027 EDGE rusher Jackson Vaughn

TL;DR

Auburn football is in contention for 2027 EDGE rusher Jackson Vaughn, who recently reclassified from the 2028 class. Vaughn is considering several programs, with Notre Dame currently leading in recruitment forecasts.

Key points

Jackson Vaughn is a three-star EDGE rusher from New Jersey.
He recently reclassified from the 2028 class to 2027.
Auburn is among several schools competing for his commitment.
Vaughn has 56 tackles and 22.5 tackles for loss in high school.
Notre Dame currently leads in recruitment forecasts for Vaughn.

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Auburn football remains high on the radar of a top-35 EDGE rusher from New Jersey as commitment day draws closer.

Jackson Vaughn, a three-star 2027 EDGE from Oradell, New Jersey, recently reclassified from the 2028 class and is nearing a decision. Auburn, along with Notre Dame, Texas, Alabama, Cal, and Miami remain the top programs to watch in Vaughn's recruitment as he closes in on pledging his commitment.

In a recent interview with Chad Simmons of Rivals, Vaughn says that he is looking for a "best fit" program in terms of scheme and culture. He feels that Auburn fits the mold for what he is looking for, and feels that he could schematically perform well at the JACK linebacker position. However, Notre Dame is the frontrunner for Vaughn with a 94.1% forecast from Rivals.

Vaughn is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound EDGE rusher from Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey. He is the No. 33 EDGE rusher in the 2027 cycle according to Rivals, and is the No. 4 player from New Jersey in the class. In two seasons at Bergen Catholic, he has logged 56 tackles, with 22.5 tackles for loss.

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Q&A

What schools are competing for Jackson Vaughn's commitment?

Auburn, Notre Dame, Texas, Alabama, Cal, and Miami are the top programs vying for Jackson Vaughn's commitment.

What are Jackson Vaughn's stats and ranking in the 2027 class?

Jackson Vaughn is ranked as the No. 33 EDGE rusher in the 2027 class and has recorded 56 tackles, including 22.5 tackles for loss, in two seasons at Bergen Catholic High School.

Why is Notre Dame considered the frontrunner for Jackson Vaughn?

Notre Dame is seen as the frontrunner for Jackson Vaughn, with a 94.1% commitment forecast from Rivals, indicating strong interest and fit for the player.