Deuce Vaughn

21-Year-Old Running BackRB

Dallas Cowboys

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2023 Fantasy Outlook

Vaughn is almost completely unprecedented as a 5-foot-5 running back, and his most applicable comparison in terms of frame and athleticism (the Patriots' J.J. Taylor) doesn't quite work because the two have different skill sets. More specifically, Vaughn is a much better receiver than Taylor. Vaughn will be a case study on whether a player with a 5-5, 179-pound frame can amount to more than Taylor on the basis of superior pass catching, but it's a narrow path with limited fantasy upside either way. Even the mighty Darren Sproles had to concede rushing workload limitations in the NFL, making his impact primarily through high-volume receiving and special teams. Vaughn doesn't have the returner route, so the 2023 sixth-round pick out of Kansas State needs to make it as a pass-catching back if he's to get snaps. Read Past Outlooks

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#194.1

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Running Back

Bye Week 7

Height 5'6"

Weight 176

DOB 11/2/2001

College Kansas State

Drafted 6th Rd 2023 #212 Overall

Flashes in Week 2 win

RBDallas Cowboys

September 18, 2023

Vaughn carried the ball three times for 16 yards and caught all three of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's win over the Jets.

ANALYSIS
With the Cowboys routing another opponent, the depth options in the backfield behind Tony Pollard saw significant volume -- Vaughn's six touches were topped by Rico Dowdle's seven, and KaVontae Turpin handled three touches as well. After a disappointing NFL debut in Week 1, this time around Vaughn showed glimpses of the explosiveness that made him a preseason darling, with his longest gain going for 13 yards. Should anything happen to Pollard, Vaughn will be a priority target on fantasy waiver wires, even if his diminutive stature makes him unlikely to take on a true starter's workload.

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Advanced NFL Stats

How do Deuce Vaughn's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
% Targeted On Route
Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
Avg Yds Per Route Run
Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.

Broken Tackle %

0.0%

Positive Run %

66.7%

% Yds After Contact

45.8%

Avg Yds After Contact

1.2

Rushing TD %

0.0%

Touches Per Game

6.0

% Snaps w/Touch

57.1%

Air Yards Per Game

-1.0

Air Yards Per Snap

-0.10

% Team Air Yards

-0.6%

% Team Targets

4.8%

Avg Depth of Target

-0.7 Yds

Catch Rate

100.0%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

6.0

% Targeted On Route

27.3%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

1.45

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

Snap Counts

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T.Tony Pollard

R.Rico Dowdle

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#% of Team Snaps

8763%

2619%

2115%

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Receiving Alignment Breakdown

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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense

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Overall QB Rating Against

99.0

Cornerbacks

104.8

Safeties

48.9

Linebackers

113.7

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2023 Deuce Vaughn Split Stats

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

How do Deuce Vaughn's measurables compare to other running backs?

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

* The 40-Yard Dash, Shuttle Time, and Cone Drill metrics are from his Pro Day. All others are from the NFL Combine.

Height

5' 6"

Weight

176 lbs

40-Yard Dash*

4.56 sec

Shuttle Time*

4.22 sec

Cone Drill*

7.10 sec

Vertical Jump

35.5 in

Broad Jump

116 in

Hand Length

9.50 in

Arm Length

27.75 in

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Does little in debut

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Vaughn carried the ball six times for eight yards in Sunday's 40-0 rout of the Giants.