Deuce Vaughn

Deuce Vaughn

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
Dallas Cowboys
Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 4/1/2024
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
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $3.97 million contract with the Cowboys in May of 2023.
Placed on IR with ankle injury
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Ankle
January 3, 2024
Vaughn was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with an ankle injury, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After a promising preseason, Vaughn failed to carve out a prominent role in the regular season. The 5-foot-6 running back out of Kansas State was frequently left inactive on game days and finishes his rookie campaign with 23 carries for 40 yards, as well as seven catches on as many targets for 40 yards.
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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 %
65.2%
 
% Yds After Contact
72.5%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
1.3
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
4.3
 
% Snaps w/Touch
50.8%
 
Air Yards Per Game
-1.1
 
Air Yards Per Snap
-0.14
 
% Team Air Yards
-0.2%
 
% Team Targets
1.2%
 
Avg Depth of Target
-1.1 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.9
 
% Targeted On Route
33.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.90
 
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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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Three touches against Detroit
RBDallas Cowboys
January 1, 2024
Vaughn carried the ball twice for two yards and caught his only target for 10 yards in a Week 17 win over the Lions.
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Won't play Week 16
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Coach's Decision
December 24, 2023
Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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Won't play Sunday
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Coach's Decision
December 10, 2023
Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.
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Inactive Thursday
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Coach's Decision
November 30, 2023
Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Seahawks.
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Won't play Sunday
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Coach's Decision
November 23, 2023
Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive Thursday against the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.
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