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19 Facts About Josh Vaughan

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Joshua Vaughan was born on December 3,1986 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League.

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Josh Vaughan was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2009.

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Josh Vaughan was born in Richmond, Virginia and attended Hermitage High School.

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Josh Vaughan played basketball and football as a running back and linebacker.

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Josh Vaughan averaged 12 yards per carry, rushed for ten touchdowns, and had 25 catches for 312 yards and four touchdowns.

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In 2005, Josh Vaughan saw action in ten games as a true freshman.

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Josh Vaughan suffered an ankle injury against James Madison, which limited his playing time.

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Josh Vaughan recorded 57 carries for 203 rushing yards, caught five passes for 139 yards and a touchdown, including a 79-yard touchdown catch against Maine.

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Josh Vaughan saw action as a return specialist and returned five kickoffs for a total of 95 yards.

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Josh Vaughan had 91 carries for 569 yards and five touchdowns which matched teammate 2007 All-American Tim Hightower's tally.

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Josh Vaughan filled in for leading rusher Tim Hightower after he was injured.

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Against Delaware, Josh Vaughan delivered the game-winning touchdown in quintuple overtime.

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Josh Vaughan played in all 16 games and led the team in rushing with 355 carries for 1,884 yards and 20 touchdowns.

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Josh Vaughan led the team in scoring, with a total of 120 points.

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Josh Vaughan was not selected in the draft, but was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 29,2009.

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On May 1,2010, the Carolina Panthers signed Josh Vaughan to provide depth at the running back position, where DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart were recovering from injuries.

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Josh Vaughan signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad on November 8,2010, but left the following day for an active roster spot with the Carolina Panthers.

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Josh Vaughan earned his first active roster spot when he was signed by the Carolina Panthers on November 9,2010.

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On January 7,2011, Josh Vaughan signed a 1-year contract to stay with the Panthers through the 2011 season.