DALLAS Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn has gone viral thanks to a clip of him running routes at training camp.
Currently in Oxnard, California for his first NFL preseason, Vaughn has caught the attention of fans when lining up alongside his teammates.
Vaughn rushed for 1,558 yards last season
He stood out in practice due to his comparatively small stature
The former Kansas State running back, 21, is just 5-foot-6 tall and 176pounds.
Playing alongside teammates up to and over a foot taller than him, Vaughn’s lack of height has been the subject of his fair share of jokes on Twitter.
“Cowboys RB Deuce Vaughn looks like a toddler who broke loose on the field after stealing someone’s phone and won’t give it back,” one tweet read.
Another said: “Honestly he looked more like a 15-year-old high school kid practicing in the NFL if anything”
While one added: “Omg, looks like a little boy out there playing.”
But despite some mocking the rookie, others clearly had high hopes for the former Wildcat.
“Darren Sproles was 5’6″ so he can survive if the Cowboys use him the right way,” one fan wrote.
This comparison was mirrored by another fan who said: “look like a young darren sproles.”
As one commented: “Can see a huge benefit to Linebackers not being to see him until he’s already picked a lane and he’s at nearly full speed. He’s going to get some yards for the @dallascowboys if they let him.”
Vaughn is no stranger to going viral on social media, having done just that when he was selected in the sixth round back in April.
A clip of his father Chris, who currently works for the Cowboys as a scout, was allowed to be the one to call his son to inform him of his selection.
During the touching clip, a clearly emotional Chris could be heard asking his son: “Look here man, do you want to come to work with me next week?”
Now a fully-fledged member of the Cowboys, Vaughn brings with him an impressive resume from his time at Kansas State.
A three-time Second-Team All-Big 12 member, during his three seasons in college he rushed for 3,604 yards and 34 touchdowns, adding another 1,280 yards and nine touchdowns through the air.
Vaughn has been compared to three-time Pro Bowler SprolesC
Vaughn was picked 212th overall
