Deuce Vaughn

23-Year-Old Running BackRB

Dallas Cowboys

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2025 Fantasy Outlook

Vaughn has done well to stick in the NFL the last two seasons given his diminutive stature, but his time could be running out. The Kansas State product has suited up for only seven regular-season games each of the last two years for the Cowboys, doing little with his limited touches and adding almost no special-teams value. Dallas drafted Jaydon Blue in the fifth round, who is faster than Vaughn and offers a more conventional profile as a passing-down back, and it's hard to imagine the team having room for both backs on the roster. Read Past Outlooks

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Overall

Running Back

Bye Week 10

Height 5'6"

Weight 176

DOB 11/2/2001

College Kansas State

Drafted 6th Rd 2023 #212 Overall

Season-high six carries in Week 18

RBDallas Cowboys

January 6, 2025

Vaughn carried the ball six times for 37 yards in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Commanders.

ANALYSIS
In a meaningless game for the Cowboys, Vaughn saw a season-high workload and delivered a career high in rushing yards. The 2023 sixth-round pick appeared in only seven games this season and managed just 88 yards from scrimmage on 20 touches, once again serving as a depth option in the backfield. Rico Dowdle will be a free agent this offseason and may have priced himself out of Dallas' plans with a strong campaign, but it's highly unlikely Vaughn will head into 2025 at the top of the depth chart.

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How do Deuce Vaughn's 2024 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 %

23.5%

Positive Run %

100.0%

% Yds After Contact

67.1%

Avg Yds After Contact

2.8

Rushing TD %

0.0%

Touches Per Game

2.9

% Snaps w/Touch

40.8%

Air Yards Per Game

-0.3

Air Yards Per Snap

-0.04

% Team Air Yards

0.0%

% Team Targets

0.8%

Avg Depth of Target

-0.4 Yds

Catch Rate

60.0%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

5.0

% Targeted On Route

23.8%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

0.86

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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Snap %

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D.Dalvin Cook

#% of Team Snaps

60454%

24422%

494%

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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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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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A sixth-round pick out of Kansas State last year, Vaughn was a preseason darling for the Cowboys but then failed to make any kind of impression in the regular season. Darren Sproles remains the best-case scenario for a player with Vaughn's diminutive stature (5-6, 176), though it's not a great comparison given that Sproles was heavier (185-190 pounds), stronger and probably also faster. While probably little more than a gadget option or pass-catching specialist, Vaughn should at least have the chance to compete for playing time in a weak Dallas backfield led by Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle.

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.

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Healthy scratch Sunday

RBDallas Cowboys

Coach's Decision

December 29, 2024

Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

ANALYSIS
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Not playing Week 12

RBDallas Cowboys

Coach's Decision

November 24, 2024

Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

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Minimal production against Houston

RBDallas Cowboys

November 20, 2024

Vaughn rushed four times for 13 yards and caught one of his two targets for four yards in Monday's 34-10 loss to the Texans.

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Inactive for Week 10

RBDallas Cowboys

Coach's Decision

November 10, 2024

Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

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Won't play Week 5

RBDallas Cowboys

Coach's Decision

October 6, 2024

Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

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Latest Fantasy Rumors

Could lose spot to Cook

RBDallas Cowboys

August 28, 2024

Vaughn's roster spot could be in jeopardy down the line, as Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports that the Cowboys signed Dalvin Cook to their practice squad Wednesday,

ANALYSIS
Vaughn made the Cowboys' 53-man roster Tuesday, along with Ezekiel Elliott and Rico Dowdle. Elliott and Dowdle are expected to get the majority of playing time on offense, with Vaughn's contributions limited primarily to special teams. If Dallas eventually brings Cook up to the active roster, Vaughn would be at risk of getting cut, as the Cowboys may not want to carry four running backs on the roster.

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