Ja'Vaughn Hargett
6′5″ · 260 lb · Durham, NC · Southern Durham
Where he comes from
- Durham, NC
- Southern Durham
- About 100 miles from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1358 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8644.
Where he fits
East Carolina lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 86th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number, not his).
East Carolina’s week
- RecordEast Carolina is 3-4.
- Next gamevs Temple · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
From Southern Durham
Also from Durham, NC
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for East Carolina -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 86th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
East Carolina has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. D'Ante Smith went on to the NFL out of this room (2021).
Joined East Carolina in 2026
- 2026 East Carolina HarrellYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with East Carolina in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,358 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with East Carolina in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with East Carolina3-star out of Southern Durham