The 2020 NFL draft allowed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to shore up their offensive line by taking Iowa OT Tristan Wirfs with the 13th overall pick. But the Bucs were also able to address their need for help in the backfield by selecting Vanderbilt running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn with their pick in round three.
Vaughn’s selection surprised some, considering Utah running back Zack Moss was still on the board and rated higher than Moss. But the Bucs believe that Vaughn will be the perfect fit in their new-look offense led by quarterback Tom Brady.
Vaughn’s former college football coach, Derek Mason, spoke to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN and told him why Vaughn will be a great fit in Tampa Bay.
“Ke will play a long time, in my opinion. He’s different and he has that same chip as Richard Sherman. His drive is big, but his love and IQ for the game is special. He will be fun to watch. Had no fumbles in two years, and a ton of touchdowns.”
No fumbles and tons of touchdowns? I’ll take it.
Vaughn will also be used in the passing game out of the backfield, something Brady likes to do with running backs.
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