Andy Vaughn

Andy Vaughn is in his third season with the Nebraska football program as the Director of Football and Recruiting Operations.

Vaughn is responsible for overseeing and spearheading all aspects of the Nebraska program related to recruiting, including football facilities, official and unofficial visit logistics, technology integration and development, research, information management and developing communication strategies through marketing and social media. Vaughn is also the liaison with athletic department and campus groups including NCAA compliance, academics and housing.

Vaughn came to Nebraska after a successful three year run at Nevada, where he held a similar role in addition to player personnel duties. Prior to Nevada, Vaughn also worked at Middle Tennessee State and Clemson, managing recruiting and operations in each of his roles.

Vaughn also has experience outside of college athletics. From 2006 to 2007 he lived in Reno, Nev., and helped coordinate a Velocity Sports Performance franchise while serving as the center director, handling business and recruiting functions. Vaughn helped Velocity develop and promote a special high-altitude performance and skills training program for elite NBA players and NFL hopefuls that was the first of its kind in the United States.

A native of South Carolina, Vaughn was a tight end at North Greenville University, where he played on the first bowl team in school history.

He earned a degree in sport management and business administration from North Greenville University in 2003. He also has a master's degree in physical education and sport administration from Florida State University in 2005.

Andy and his wife, Jahna, have a son, Brayden, and an infant daughter, Kennedy.