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Nyjahl Vaughn
DB · #4 ·
Height5'11"
Weight185 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
High
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background
Played in all 11 games · Recorded 37 tackles (22 solo, 15 assisted) · Deflected 4 passes Nyjahl Vaughn is a cornerback from East St. Louis, Illinois, who spent the 2024 season at Central Methodist University, where he was named to the 2023 NAIA All-Conference team. He also earned a spot on the 2024 Dean's List. Nyjahl prepped at Cardinal Ritter College Prep, earning varsity letters in football from 2018 to 2021. In addition to football, he was a key player on the basketball team, earning varsity letters from 2018 to 2021 and helping lead the team to two state championships. Nyjahl, the son of Rod and Melanie Vaughn, is pursuing a degree in Education at Southern.
Hometown
🏴East St. Louis, IL
High schoolCardinal Ritter College Prep
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Career path
- EnrolledNyjahl Vaughn (DB) enrolled in Missouri Southern State University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Missouri Southern State University | 10 | 6 | -- | High | 2 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 17 |
| 2025 | Missouri Southern State University | 11 | 11 | -- | High | 4 | 4 | 0 | 34 | 19 |
| Career | 21 | 17 | -- | High | 6 | 4 | 1 | 61 | 36 |
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Profile last updated Nov 2, 2026