One running back has made history at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (5’5) is the shortest player ever measured in the history of the combine since data began tracking it in 2003.
Kansas State RB Deuce Vaughn is the shortest player (5’ 5”) ever measured at the Combine since official data has been tracked in 2003. 🧨@KStateFB @C_Vaughn22 #NFLCombine2023
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 5, 2023
Despite being short, Vaughn can still rack up numbers. He finished this past season with 293 carries for 1,558 yards and nine touchdowns.
That came after he finished the 2021 season with 235 carries for 1,404 yards and 18 touchdowns.
NFL fans are hoping that Vaughn is not passed over by teams.
That’s my king 👑 https://t.co/atRJPReoaV
— Brandon Bates (@Batesbrandon35) March 5, 2023
And he is a beast. https://t.co/PGorwQvsXQ
— Kathy (@HockeyChick107) March 5, 2023
The haunted phrase: like Darren Sproles, but smaller https://t.co/EfOvPnFb5u
— nomdee.bsky.social (@Nomdeeee) March 5, 2023
“Deuce Vaughn is officially the shortest player ever at the combine! Really hope he can carve out a role in the NFL. He’s so much fun,” another tweet read.
Deuce Vaughn is officially the shortest player ever at the combine! Really hope he can carve out a role in the NFL. He’s so much fun pic.twitter.com/wHeo5VMbwz https://t.co/oqDfQnUwbY
— Hogg (@HoggNFL) March 5, 2023
There is hope https://t.co/iMKPHrgFSN
— AStence (@JoeRodgers0621) March 5, 2023
Offensive linemen and running backs are both working out today, so here’s hoping we get to see Dawand Jones and Deuce Vaughn stand next to each other. https://t.co/yvrQUdrh1c
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) March 5, 2023
Can’t tackle what you can’t see imo https://t.co/16c0r3L2uN
— Blake Hery (@BlakeHery) March 5, 2023
And he’s a baller https://t.co/1EV8lEgYAF
— Landry Locker (@LandryLocker) March 5, 2023
“He should have a great day today, but being short will hurt him on draft weekend. Don’t think it should stop a team from taking a chance on him. Dynamite playmaker,” another tweet read.
He should have a great day today, but being short will hurt him on draft weekend. Don’t think it should stop a team from taking a chance on him. Dynamite playmaker. https://t.co/Q0ijjQJ2cP
— Tim Bielik (@timbielik) March 5, 2023
This kid is a baller. Don’t let the height fool you. https://t.co/aU9bltJzUb
— Andrew Groover (@APGroover) March 5, 2023
Hopefully, Vaughn will get drafted when the draft takes place in April.