Darrick Vaughn

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Darrick Vaughn
Date of birth (1978-10-02) October 2, 1978 (age 45)
Place of birth Houston, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Defensive back
Kick returner
US college Southwest Texas State (1996–1999)
High school Aldine (TX) Nimitz
NFL draft 2000 / Round: 7 / Pick 211
Career history
As player
2000–2001 Atlanta Falcons
2003 Houston Texans
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Darrick Leonard Vaughn (born October 2, 1978) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons and the Houston Texans. He was selected by the Falcons in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL draft. [1] He played college football at Southwest Texas State University.

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References

  1. "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.