Today we will continue the series with running back Deuce Vaughn.
- Name: Deuce Vaughn
- Position: Hall
- Experience: 2nd year
- Matches played/Started: 7 / 0
- Remaining years of contract: 3
- How it was acquired: sixth-round pick, 2023 (Kansas State)
- Key Stat: He had just 80 yards from scrimmage (40 rushing, 40 receiving) on 30 touches in the regular season.
Last: A rollercoaster season for Vaughn, who had many ups and downs during 2023. The emotional story of the draft day when his father, Chris Vaughn, a longtime Cowboys scout, was able to call him to announce the sixth-round pick, will pass to be one of the most memorable moments in the history of the War Room. Vaughn followed up with an impressive performance in the preseason, scoring two touchdowns in limited action with a few other highlights, leaving many Cowboys fans to wonder if perhaps they had managed to steal a valuable player in the draft. As it turned out, Vaughn never made an impact in the regular season. He played in seven games but only managed 80 yards from scrimmage. He ran the ball 23 times for 40 yards and also caught seven passes for 40. Keeping him active for the game wasn’t easy considering his lack of special teams experience and the fact that he wasn’t getting consistent snaps on offense.
The present: The Cowboys won’t give up on Vaughn. Sure, he didn’t produce at a high level, but that simply means he fit right in with the rest of the 2023 draft class. Needless to say, all of them, from Mazi Smith to Schoonmaker to Vaughn in the sixth round, the last class of rookies could improve on last year’s performance. Vaughn actually played in seven games, which is more than half the class could say. Now, that doesn’t mean he’s ahead of the curve, it just means Vaughn shouldn’t be punished for what he didn’t do. And now, the running back room is different than before. It will be very open to see who receives the ball. Vaughn needs to show that he can be a dynamic player in the passing game, which also means that he must be willing and able to block the attack. But considering that right now Royce Freeman and Rico Dowdle are the only experienced running backs on the team, the door is open to all young running backs. Let’s see if Vaughn can take advantage of it.
The future: Nothing really matters except the present for players like Vaughn. Sixth-round picks don’t always manage to find a roster spot. And add to that the fact that players his size have even less chance of playing in the NFL. But obstacles never stopped him before and they won’t now. Just as he did last year, Vaughn should take advantage of the preseason snaps he’ll receive and perhaps try to earn a role in the return game with KaVontae Turpin, where the Cowboys could come up with a new strategy with the new return rules. kicks One way or another, Vaughn must find a way to stand out.
2024-04-22 19:22:28
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