Kaiden Vaughn
Kaiden Vaughn
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Robert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Vaughn showcases elite vision from the safety position, consistently breaking on the ball with confidence and soft hands. He’s a true playmaker in coverage, capable of snagging interceptions when given the opportunity. What sets him apart is his versatility, he can drop into the box and make statement open field tackles. His speed and physicality also make him a weapon on special teams, often pinning opponents deep in their own territory. Vaughn is a player to keep on your radar this season.
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Rounding out the linebacker prospects making the initial Colorado 2028 Watchlist is
Kaiden Vaughn
Kaiden
Vaughn
5'8" | 160 lbs | DB
Heritage | 2028
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. He’s unofficially listed on social media at 5-foot-7 and 135 pounds, which means he is significantly smaller than the other three ‘backers on the list but that doesn’t mean he can’t play. As an Outside Linebacker, Vaughn flanks Hoffschneider on that vaunted Highlands Ranch PREP Mountain Lions defense this year. Also a talented baseball and basketball player, his overall athleticism allows him to get in a good position to make plays against the run or the pass. Vaughn could very well fall back to a strong safety or nickel type of player in the high school ranks, given his quickness and ability to tackle in the box.
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