Michigan State University Athletics
Devin Vaught
R-JR. | S | 6-0 | 205
Charlotte, N.C. | Mallard Creek High School | Maine (2023-25)
Transfer safety from Maine has two seasons of eligibility remaining . . . played in 26 games over the past three seasons (three in 2023, 11 in 2024, 12 in 2025) with the Black Bears . . . has started 23 games . . . has recorded 107 tackles, including 2.5 TFLs (6 yards) . . . has six career interceptions for 103 return yards . . . has nine career pass break-ups.
2025 SEASON (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE AT MAINE): Second-team All-Colonial Athletic Association honoree . . . started all 12 games at safety . . . ranked second in the CAA with three interceptions for 101 return yards . . . led the team with five pass break-ups . . . ranked second on the team with 60 tackles . . . registered a career-high 10 tackles in season finale at New Hampshire (11/22) . . . recorded eight tackles and his third interception of the season vs. Elon (10/25) . . . returned an interception 14 yards and had five tackles vs. Merrimack (10/11) . . . had a 76-yard pick six against Georgia Southern while also breaking up a pass and tallying four tackles (9/20) . . . had two pass break-ups and six tackles vs. Stonehill (9/13) . . . had nine stops and a 2-yard loss vs. Liberty in the season opener (8/30).
2024 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT MAINE): Started 11 games at safety . . . tied for the team lead with three interceptions . . . collected 43 tackles and three pass break-ups . . . recorded his third INT of the season and had seven tackles with a 2-yard loss vs. New Hampshire (11/23) . . . posted seven stops vs. Elon (11/16) . . . had six tackles and broke up a pass at Oklahoma (11/2) . . . returned a blocked field goal 70 yards for a touchdown and had an interception in the 35-7 upset win over No. 5 Villanova (10/19) . . . blocked a PAT and tallied six tackles against Delaware (10/12) . . . had his first interception of the season against Merrimack (9/21) . . . broke up a pass and had four tackles in season opener against Colgate (8/30).
2023 SEASON (FRESHMAN AT MAINE): Appeared in three games to preserve his redshirt season . . . recorded three tackles and broke up a pass against New Hampshire (11/18) . . . made his collegiate debut against LIU (10/14).
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Two-time all-conference honoree at Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina . . . also named to the honor roll. Â