Deuce Vaughn

21-Year-Old Running BackRB
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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$Signed a four-year, $3.97 million contract with the Cowboys in May of 2023.
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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#% of Team Snaps

8763%
2619%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Cardinals pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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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
RBDallas Cowboys
September 11, 2023
Vaughn carried the ball six times for eight yards in Sunday's 40-0 rout of the Giants.
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On initial 53-man roster
RBDallas Cowboys
August 29, 2023
Vaughn was included on the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster following roster cuts Tuesday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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Another rushing TD
RBDallas Cowboys
August 19, 2023
Vaughn rushed five times for 14 yards and a touchdown, brought in his only target for minus-1 yard and returned two kickoffs for 38 yards in the Cowboys' 22-14 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night.
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Dominates in preseason debut
RBDallas Cowboys
August 12, 2023
Vaughn rushed eight times for 50 yards and a touchdown while catching all three of his targets for six yards in Saturday's preseason tilt against Jacksonville.
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Strong start to camp
RBDallas Cowboys
August 7, 2023
Vaughn has impressed the coaching staff so far in camp both as a runner and a receiver, Saad Yousef of The Athletic reports.
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