Lee Vaughn

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Lee Vaughn
Personal information
Born: (1974-11-27) November 27, 1974 (age 49)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:East (WY)
College: Wyoming
Position: Cornerback
NFL draft: 1997  / Round: 6 / Pick: 187
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:Import
Career highlights and awards
Career CFL statistics
Games played:9
Player stats at NFL.com

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.

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Early years

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

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

Dallas Cowboys

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)

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)

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)

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)

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]

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References

  1. ↑ "Super 25 20th Anniversary Team" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  2. ↑ "State Track records" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Plenty of records fall at state track meet" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  4. ↑ "COWBOY FOOTBALL TWO-A-DAYS: #37 AND #87" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  5. ↑ "1997 NFL Draft" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  6. ↑ "NFL Transactions" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Transactions" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Grand Rapids Rampage Team History Transactions" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Sports Transactions For Thursday, May 24" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Sports Transactions For Monday, October 1" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Stealth Look To Get Back Into Flight" . Retrieved March 23, 2019.
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