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Projecting running backs from college to the pros is a very difficult task, particularly attempting to predict how one will perform in his rookie season. Vaughn was productive in college, particularly in his last two seasons at Vanderbilt. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in both seasons, in the challenging SEC, and scored 12 times in 2018 and 9 times 2019. In those seasons he had 41 receptions as well, showing he has the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.
However, beyond these stats we have no clue about how successful he will be in the NFL. He appears to be an average athlete who does not dominate opponents physically. Nothing pops off the screen when you watch his tape, although he is generally skilled at all the major facets of the position. It is unlikely in my opinion that he becomes the starter as a rookie, and that position is strengthened since we have not had an offseason program due to Covid-19. It seems he will be at a significant disadvantage compared to the other backs on the team, who have been working in the system already for a year or more.
It is certainly possible he wows the coaches in practice and gets early chances, but at his current price in the 7th round, I would avoid him like the plague. The same front office that drafted him also drafted Jones, and seems intent on keeping him around. Vaughn may become a stud in the NFL, but it is likely that his chances will be limited in his rookie season.
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