Lee Vaughn
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| Born: | November 27, 1974 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Weight: | 184 lb (83 kg) | ||
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| High school: | East (WY) | ||
| College: | Wyoming | ||
| Position: | Cornerback | ||
| NFL draft: | 1997 / round: 6 / pick: 187 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Lee Vaughn (born November 27, 1974) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Wyoming.
Early years
[edit]Vaughn attended East High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where he practiced football, basketball and track.[1] As a senior, he received All-state honors at cornerback and return specialist. He also was named the Class 4A Back of the Year.
In track as a senior, he broke the state records in the 100 metres, 200 metres and long jump (originally set in 1963).[2][3] He also received the Milward Simpson award, given annually to the state's outstanding prep athlete.
College career
[edit]Vaughn accepted a football scholarship from the University of Wyoming. As a freshman, he was a backup player, making 10 tackles. As a sophomore, he started 11 games at free safety, tallying 65 tackles, one interception and 3 pass deflections. He also contributed to the team winning the WAC title with an 8–4 record.
As a junior, he was moved to the starting right cornerback position, registering 70 tackles (3 for loss), 3 interceptions, 14 pass deflections, one sack and one quarterback pressure.
As a senior, he registered 75 tackles (51 solo), one interception, 10 pass deflections and 2 fumble recoveries.[4] He contributed to the team achieving a 10–1 regular season record, the WAC's Pacific title and a 22 ranking in the AP Poll. He finished his college career with 220 tackles (4 for loss), 5 interceptions and 27 pass deflections.
Professional career
[edit]Dallas Cowboys
[edit]Vaughn was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (187th overall) of the 1997 NFL draft.[5] On July 23, he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and was placed on the injured reserve list on August 14. He was waived on August 24, 1998.[6]
Amsterdam Admirals (NFLEL)
[edit]Vaughn was selected by the Amsterdam Admirals in the 19th round (111th overall) of the 1999 NFL Europe Draft. He was released on March 29.[7]
Grand Rapids Rampage (AFL)
[edit]On July 3, 2001, he was signed by the Grand Rapids Rampage of the Arena Football League.[8] He was released on July 6.
BC Lions (CFL)
[edit]On May 24, 2001, he was signed by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.[9] He posted 38 defensive tackles, 2 special teams tackles, one interception and 2 fumble recoveries. He was released on October 1.[10]
Wichita Stealth (AF2)
[edit]In 2003, he was signed by the Wichita Stealth of the AF2 League. In June, he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and was placed on the injured reserve list.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Super 25 20th Anniversary Team". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "State Track records". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Plenty of records fall at state track meet". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "COWBOY FOOTBALL TWO-A-DAYS: #37 AND #87". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "1997 NFL Draft". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Grand Rapids Rampage Team History Transactions". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Sports Transactions For Thursday, May 24". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Sports Transactions For Monday, October 1". Retrieved March 23, 2019.
- ^ "Stealth Look To Get Back Into Flight". Retrieved March 23, 2019.