AJ Vaughns brings size, backfield punch, and early disruption for Georgia State
AJ Vaughns enters the 2026 season as a 6-foot-5, 315-pound senior DT with real interior heft and early production after posting 18 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 2025 at Dodge City CC; at Georgia State, he opened 2026 with 2 tackles and 0.5 sack in the win over NC A&T. He looks like a plug-and-push interior defender who can eat blocks and still flash a pass-rush wrinkle, which is the fun part. The fit question is simple: if a team wants size, experience, and disruptive upside inside, Vaughns is worth a hard look.
