Size has been a bone of contention in the NFL world as far as this year’s NFL draft is concerned. Several players have been doubted by fans and analysts due to their small size. Just last month, a certain prospect created NFL history by becoming the shortest player ever to be measured at the NFL Combine. Since then, the Dallas Cowboys were said to be the ideal destination for him, as a family connection awaited him in the facility.
Prior to Deuce Vaughn getting drafted by the Cowboys, Trindon Holiday of the Houston Texans held the record for the shortest player to be ever drafted, and coincidentally they are both RBs. While Vaughn looks forward to replicating his college success in the NFL, a certain still of his has NFL Twitter in splits, as fans cannot get past his size.
Cheerleaders over Vaughn
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With Vaughn headed to Dallas, a recent still of the young phenom has emerged online but he got massively overshadowed, literally. Fans could not get past the fact that the Dallas cheerleaders outsized the future NFL draftee, and the reactions are simply hilarious.
Happy to have @C_Vaughn22 back at The Star ⭐️💗 pic.twitter.com/HL1FLCfy69
— Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (@DCCheerleaders) April 29, 2023
One fan felt that cheerleaders clearly outsized Deuce Vaughn, “The cheerleaders are bigger than him“.
The cheerleaders are bigger than him
— Cody Cantrell, Esq. (@ItsCodyCantrell) April 30, 2023
While another felt that most people would be taller than the 5’5 RB, “I think most of y’all are taller than him.”
I think most of y'all are taller than him. 😁
— Prayerborne (@prayerborne) April 29, 2023
With many pointing out the size difference, one fan did stand up for Vaughn.
They are all the same size
— Snow Cruncher (@Snow_Cruncher) April 29, 2023
One particular fan however felt that NFL fans would relate to Vaughn.
Football fans like Deuce Vaughn because they’re the same height as him.
— Phoenix (@MajinFee) April 29, 2023
While another fan chose to make a rather explicit comment about Vaughn, “5’5 but u know blud is packing”
5’5 but u know blud is packing
— 𝙅𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙗 ✭ (@DiggsEnjoyer) April 29, 2023
With all of the reactions, one fan felt that the cheerleaders were just taller.
The higgest cheeer ladies of the world.
— Saul C. (@_inge51) April 29, 2023
While the NFL world had a field day with the picture of Deuce Vaughn, his dreams of making it to the big stage have finally taken flight, and the best part is that he had his father welcome him to the league.
Vaughn joins his father at work
Chris Vaughn has been the Assistant Director of college scouting for a while now. While the man has been in many draft rooms, the 2023 NFL Draft will remain etched in his memory forever.
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The moment was made sweeter as the Dallas Cowboys GM Jerry Jones asked him to turn in the team’s card for its sixth-round pick. Soon Chris Vaughn knew what was happening as his colleagues surrounded the room and the senior Vaughn was given the privilege to welcome his son to the very organization he has served for years.
“Look here, man, do you want to come to work with me next week?” asked Vaughn while continually fighting tears, as his voice choked. “I wouldn’t mind that at all,” Deuce answered. The heartwarming moment made the 2023 NFL Draft a family affair as later Jerry Jones said, “I’ve never had an experience like that in the draft room. Ever,”
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While Deuce Vaughn’s size has been discussed extensively, people have often overlooked his capabilities. And now with the Dallas Cowboys showcasing their trust in him, Vaughn must be determined to go out and prove that in the end, it’s ‘heart over size’ in football.
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