Zach Vaughan is a three-star recruit from Milton, MA, out of Milton Academy (No. 1,800 in the 2020 class) who has not played in Western Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Vaughan comes from
- Milton, MA
- Milton Academy
- About 750 miles from Waldo Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,800 in the 2020 class; signed with Wake Forest.
- On the Western Michigan roster since 2025
Where Vaughan fits
Western Michigan lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 54th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Western Michigan is 6-3. Next: at Akron, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Milton Academy
Also from Milton, MA
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Western Michigan -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 54th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Michigan has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Addison West was one of them, an All-American.
Seven seasons, two schools
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 7 · Games –
- 2025 Western Michigan TaylorYear 6 · Games –
- 2024 Wake Forest ClawsonYear 5 · Games –
- 2023 Wake Forest ClawsonYear 4 · Games –
- 2022 Wake Forest ClawsonYear 3 · Games –
- 2021 Wake Forest ClawsonYear 2 · Games –
- 2020 Wake Forest ClawsonYear 1 · Games –
- High school Milton AcademyMilton, MA · Class of 2020Three-star, No. 1,800 in the 2020 class. Signed with Wake Forest.Also from Milton Academy: Andrew Rappleyea (Penn State) and Qur'An McNeill (Buffalo).
2020
- Signed with Wake ForestThree-star, out of Milton Academy
Coaching lineage · 2020–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Dave Clawson and Lance Taylor.
