Tyler Vaughns Explained

Tyler Vaughns
Current Team:Arlington Renegades
Number:8
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:1 June 1997
Birth Place:Pasadena, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:190
High School:Bishop Amat
(La Puente, California)
College:USC
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Pfr:VaugTy00

Tyler Vaughns (born June 1, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. He played college football at USC.

Early life

Vaughns attended Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, California.[1] He played wide receiver and defensive back on the football team. He also played basketball in high school. A five star recruit, Vaughns committed to the University of Southern California (USC) to play college football.[2] [3]

College career

After redshirting his first year at USC in 2016, Vaughns played in 14 games and made 10 starts in 2017, recording 57 receptions for 809 yards and five touchdowns.[4] [5] [6] As a redshirt sophomore in 2018, he started 11 of 12 games, finishing the season with 58 receptions for 674 yards and six touchdowns. He returned as a starter his redshirt junior year in 2019.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Vaughns signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2021.[7] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day, but released two days later.[8] [9] [10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 7, 2021, Vaughns was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[11] He was released on January 14, 2022.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 18, 2022.[13]

On August 30, 2022, Vaughns was waived by the Steelers.[14]

Arlington Renegades

The Arlington Renegades selected Vaughns in the 10th round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023.[15] He re-signed with the team on January 22, 2024.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New 2016 Notre Dame WR target Tyler Vaughns is nifty with his hands . The Hoosier Times.
  2. Web site: August 19, 2015 . Bishop Amat football standout Tyler Vaughns picks USC .
  3. Johnson . Chris . Four-star WR Tyler Vaughns commits to USC . Sports Illustrated. August 19, 2015 .
  4. Web site: Even As a Freshman, Pasadenan Tyler Vaughns is USC Trojan Football Standout .
  5. Web site: Morales . Antonio . Film Analysis: USC's Tyler Vaughns on the origins of his technique . The Athletic.
  6. Web site: Tyler Vaughns becoming threat for USC .
  7. Web site: May 6, 2021 . Colts Sign 5 Undrafted Free Agents . Colts.com.
  8. Web site: Colts Announce Final 2021 Roster Cuts. Colts.com. August 31, 2021.
  9. Web site: Colts Sign 15 Players To Practice Squad. Colts.com. September 1, 2021.
  10. Web site: Colts Sign Tyler Davis, Marvell Tell III To Practice Squad; Release Curtis Bolton, Tyler Vaughns From Practice Squad. Colts.com. September 3, 2021.
  11. Web site: Steelers make practice squad moves. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. September 7, 2021.
  12. Web site: Pierre placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. January 14, 2022.
  13. Web site: Steelers sign 12 to Reserve/Future contracts. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. January 18, 2022.
  14. Web site: Steelers make first round of roster moves. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 30, 2022. August 30, 2022. August 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220830192331/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves. dead.
  15. Web site: Supplemental Draft Picks 2023 . XFL.com . January 2, 2023.
  16. News: The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players . UFLBoard.com . January 22, 2024 . January 23, 2024.