Is Vaughn Highland starting?
Vaughn Highland is the projected starter at DT for Akron Zips.
See full Akron Zips depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
This season: 1 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 0% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 62 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #52
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 310 lbs
- Transfer
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 72-rated defense; 0th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.60 for competition level) put them -10 vs unit starters → 62.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at DT · Akron Zips
- 15262Vaughn HighlandStarter
- 2862Jon'Trell Mixon
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.