Will battle for playing time at linebacker this season ... consistent performer on special teams the last two seasons.

1998: Recorded 20 tackles (four solos), primarily on special teams play ... also had three tackles-for-loss and one pass breakup ... posted four tackles and a pass breakup in the season opener against Adams State (Sept. 5, 1998) ... registered three tackles in each of the BearsÕ two playoff games.

1997: Notched 13 tackles and recorded two interceptions and a fumble recovery in limited action.

1996: Had three tackles on special teams.

1995: Redshirted.

High School: Earned first team all-state honors in 1994 at Widefield ... only player to start both ways in over 10 years at Widefield ... made 45 tackles and had 21 catches for 478 yards (seven TDs) at tight end ... also lettered in baseball ... HS coach: Mike Heatherly.

Personal: Born December 8, 1976 in Widefield ... son of Leonard and Peggy Vaughn ... majoring in sociology.

VaughnÕs Career Statistics
YearUTATTTT/LossSacksFRInt.PBU
19961230/00000
199758130/00120
1998416203/50001
Totals1026363/50121