Ja'Vaughn Hargett is a three-star recruit from Durham, NC, out of Southern Durham (No. 1,358 in the 2026 class) who has not played in East Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Hargett comes from
- Durham, NC
- Southern Durham
- About 100 miles from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class.
Where Hargett fits
East Carolina lists 23 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 61st in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
East Carolina is 4-4. Next: vs South Florida, Fri Nov 6.
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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.
The unit he anchors ranks 61st 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 · Games –
- High school Southern DurhamDurham, NC · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class. Signed with East Carolina.Also from Southern Durham: Isaiah Campbell (Tennessee), Anthony Mebane (App State), KJ Liles (App State) and 1 more.
2026
- Signed with East CarolinaThree-star, out of Southern Durham
