Deuce Vaughn

Deuce Vaughn

22-Year-Old Running BackRB
Dallas Cowboys
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $3.97 million contract with the Cowboys in May of 2023.
Won't play Week 5
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Coach's Decision
October 6, 2024
Vaughn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Vaughn has seen minimal work over the first four games of the regular season. He will be a healthy inactive Sunday as the Cowboys go with Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott as their only two active running backs.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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 %
42.9%
 
Positive Run %
100.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
70.0%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.0
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
2.3
 
% Snaps w/Touch
47.4%
 
Air Yards Per Game
0.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.05
 
% Team Air Yards
0.1%
 
% Team Targets
1.3%
 
Avg Depth of Target
0.3 Yds
 
Catch Rate
66.7%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
6.0
 
% Targeted On Route
37.5%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.75
 
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#% of Team Snaps

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11343%
12833%
7228%
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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
 
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Deuce Vaughn See More
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9 days ago
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Sunday Night Football DFS Breakdown: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys
10 days ago
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Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 5 Waivers Preview
15 days ago
Rumors of D'Andre Swift's demise/demotion appear to have been greatly exaggerated. Jerry Donabedian breaks down Swift's big day and all the other key backfield developments from Week 4.
Box Score Breakdown: Week 4 Snaps, Routes, Personnel and Usage
16 days ago
Jerry Donabedian breaks down all the role changes, injuries and other key developments from Week 4, including increased workloads for rookie WRs Jordan Whittington and Ja'Lynn Polk.
Backfield Breakdown: RB Usage Report & Week 4 Waivers Preview
22 days ago
J.K. Dobbins didn't find much room to run this past Sunday in Pittsburgh, but he dominated the Chargers' backfield work for the first time this season, pushing Gus Edwards aside.
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.
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Shut out of game plan Thursday
RBDallas Cowboys
September 28, 2024
Vaughn didn't see a touch and got only three snaps on offense in Thursday's win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
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Minimal workload Sunday
RBDallas Cowboys
September 23, 2024
Vaughn carried the ball twice for five yards and caught one of two targets for eight yards in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
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Fives touches Sunday
RBDallas Cowboys
September 17, 2024
Vaughn carried the ball four times for 11 yards and caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's loss to the Saints.
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Looks good against Bolts
RBDallas Cowboys
August 24, 2024
Vaughn carried the ball nine times for 53 yards and failed to catch two targets in Saturday's 26-19 preseason loss to the Chargers. He added 23 yards on one kickoff return.
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Strong showing Saturday
RBDallas Cowboys
August 19, 2024
Vaughn carried the ball five times for 34 yards in Saturday's preseason game against the Raiders. He also returned one kickoff for 25 yards.
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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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