#45
Tex Vaughn
Returning to NC State for 2026
Kings Mountain, N.C. → Kings Mountain
via gopack.com ↗Tex Vaughn
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dave Doeren
How he plays
2026 Outlook
NC State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Tight end · NC State
Returning around him
- 60% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 2 NC State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
NC State · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #45 · 2026 recruiting class #49
Background
AS A FRESHMAN (2026): • A midyear enrollee. HIGH SCHOOL: • Played for Coach Strait Herron at Kings Mountain High School, he helped lead his team to the third round of the playoffs during his senior year. • Career Stats: Pulled down 88 receptions for 1,707 yards. • Honors: Earned all-conference ho...
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