Scout Drafts Own Son in Emotional Cowboys Selection

The Dallas Cowboys selected Deuce Vaughn, the son of Chris Vaughn, one of the team's assistant college scouting directors, with their sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Chris Vaughn delivered the news to Deuce over the phone and became choked up while hugging members of the Cowboys front office after making the pick.
Deuce Vaughn starred as a running back at Kansas State and was an All-American in 2022, though his small stature at 5-foot-5 led some teams to overlook him.
Deuce Vaughn will provide depth behind Tony Pollard, who took over as the Cowboys’ lead back after Ezekiel Elliott's release, and Dallas expects Deuce to fill a versatile role.
The selection of Deuce Vaughn allowed a father and son to be reunited in a heartwarming moment that will resonate with fans and shows football can be about more than on-field results.