Drafted by Cowboys 6th round - Pick 212- RB Duece Vaughn (Kansas State)

[Big_D]

Double deuce HAS to wear #22, right?

I realize that may cause some heartburn..

Emmitts my all time favorite and I’d be ok with it.

 

[joseephuss]

Good luck finding holes like that in the NFL. That looked like a parting of the Red Sea.

Yes, those gaping holes are more difficult to find in the NFL. The Longhorns couldn't find them against Alabama. His role won't be to get the ball up the gut multiple times a game hoping for a large hole. In the 6th round, an all-around running back isn't likely to be found. Running backs in the later rounds will have niche roles. They could have drafted someone who was only a short yardage type, which also can provide value.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

I don't care about the K-State to NFL comparison. Everyone knows he's not an every down back at this level. The point is the Cowboys can draw up a half dozen or so plays for this kid every week and he's an explosive playmaker.

The cost here is the 212th pick so I'm not worried if he's just a gadget player.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Double deuce HAS to wear #22, right?

I realize that may cause some heartburn..

If Vaughn makes the roster, maybe JLew does the kid a solid and gives up #2.

 

[CATCH17]

Good luck finding holes like that in the NFL. That looked like a parting of the Red Sea.

Having no space to run in and finding somewhere to go is one of his best traits..

The video was just to show his speed is no issue.

 

[Jumbo075]

I would have preferred Sean Tucker from Syracuse, but Vaughn's daddy is works for the Cowboys.

 

[Daillest88]

So rare that he lasted almost to the 7th round. Got it.

Once again, according to most on this board, NFL talent evaluators just are missing the boat. lol

I certainly wish him well. I hope he proves me and the entire NFL wrong.

Lol his height had a lot to do with it.

 

[BleedSilverandBlue]

So rare that he lasted almost to the 7th round. Got it.

Once again, according to most on this board, NFL talent evaluators just are missing the boat. lol

I certainly wish him well. I hope he proves me and the entire NFL wrong.

There is always inherent risk taking a player that is 5’ 5”. I just believe that the ridiculous production he put up in college more than makes up for his physical stature.

He is not an every down back and many teams probably just don’t think he fits into how they use their RBs. Dallas will have to get creative to get him involved, but he brings a very unique skill set to the table with an undeniable ability to put up huge numbers.

In the end, it’s a 6th round pick. Most 6th rounders don’t even make the team. This pick is a roll of the dice like all the rest are, but I think the potential payoff more than justifies the expenditure.

 

[stilltheguru]

Whatever he did at KC State can get thrown out the window. The NFL is not KC State. He will not see those huge holes to run through in the NFL and he is going to get hit by bigger stronger faster guys. If this kid makes the team it will be for gimmick plays only, or he has to add about 10 lbs to his frame without losing his quickness. Turpin was a star in the XFL with a lot of players better than college teams. You see how Turpin did not light the league on fire. Deuce won't either. Nothing against the pick, but it is the 6th round where most picks don't make it.

obviously won't light the world on fire but are you familiar with tariq cohen?

 

[Cowboysheelsreds058]

This guy will be more than a gimmick guy, heck he tote the rock. The little guy DS was more than a gimmick when he played, he just didn’t come in to run reverses and then back to the sidelines.

 

[CyberB0b]

Jerry dropping a deuce on the draft.

 

[JayFord]

Whatever he did at KC State can get thrown out the window. The NFL is not KC State. He will not see those huge holes to run through in the NFL and he is going to get hit by bigger stronger faster guys. If this kid makes the team it will be for gimmick plays only, or he has to add about 10 lbs to his frame without losing his quickness. Turpin was a star in the XFL with a lot of players better than college teams. You see how Turpin did not light the league on fire. Deuce won't either. Nothing against the pick, but it is the 6th round where most picks don't make it.

Turpin played in the USFL
he was also a pro bowl returner
if our offense was worth a crap against SF we wouldve scored 35 because he put us in GREAT field position

Duece can see the hole being created its not a difficult task for a RB to see that

 

[tomokawan]

I figured there was a disconnect. The poster was saying it’s easy to get a pass blocker.

You are right. Easy to get.

 

[DUO_CORE]

HIs uncle pitched in the majors, Rick Vaughn.

 

[CATCH17]

Will he wear 22?

How dare you…

 

[KJJ]

Did you ever watch just one game he played in?

I’m watching the highlights and he’s tiny. Most of his plays are through gaping holes. He was a sixth round pick for a reason. If someone in the NFL lays a good, solid hit on him we’ll be seeing another ambulance on the field with players kneeling in prayer. The Cowboys will probably try him out as a gadget guy. The NFL is a lot different than college.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

So rare that he lasted almost to the 7th round. Got it.

Once again, according to most on this board, NFL talent evaluators just are missing the boat. lol

I certainly wish him well. I hope he proves me and the entire NFL wrong.

Terence Steele is one of the best right tackles in the league and was undrafted. I admit Vaughn will probably be just a gadget guy but draft position is often irrelevant.

 

[shabazz]

son of our scout

Nepotism doesn’t apply…….just like all the millionaire players are really part of the 1 percenters.

Having said that, I hope he works out well here

 

[HungryLion]

No you can't. If you could, every team would have one.

Lol yes you can.

 

[KJJ]

You have missed those holes that Zeke couldn't get thru....

Zeke didn’t need a hole he could push a pile. They list this little kid at 176 pounds and that’s probably dripping wet. No way is he going to hold up as an RB in the NFL. He’ll be a gadget guy/returner like Turpin.