On Monday, Memphis native Donte Vaughn selected the Irish over the Volunteers. Vaughn represents the 16th commitment in the 2016 class. Vaughn brings excellent size and versatility to the Notre Dame secondary.
The Whitehaven High School product measures 6’3″ and weighs in at 192 lbs. Regardless of whether he plays Cornerback or Safety in college, Vaughn possesses a rare combination of size, length and speed.
Vaughn held offers from Arkansas State, Auburn, Cincinnati, Indiana, LSU, Memphis, Miami (FL), Middle Tennessee State, Mississippi State, Missouri, North Carolina, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt and West Virginia.