Shaun Draughn
Encyclopedia
Shaun Draughn (born December 7, 1987) is an American football
running back
for the Kansas City Chiefs
of the National Football League
. He played college football
at North Carolina
.
to ministers Shirley and Kenneth Draughn. He attended Tarboro High School where he won three varsity letters in football as a quarterback
, defensive back
, linebacker
, and running back
. As a junior, he recorded 952 yards and 18 touchdowns. As a senior, he recorded 253 rushing
attempts for 1,452 yards, and 21 touchdowns. Draughn received all-league honors and was named the Red Zone Player of the Week three times and the Eastern Plains Offensive Player of the Year. The Daily Sentinel and The Daily Southerner
named him the player of the year, and the Rocky Mount Telegram
named him the offensive player of the year. Rivals.com
named him the 10th-ranked, SuperPrep named him the 12th-ranked, and The Charlotte Observer
named him the 18th-ranked player in the state of North Carolina.
season on redshirt
status. He participated as a member of the defensive scout team
. In 2007
, Draughn played in 11 games, mostly on special teams. He saw action as a safety against and Virginia
. He recorded five tackles, including two solo. In 2008
, Draughn saw action in all 13 games as a tailback
and recorded 198 carries for 866 yards and three touchdowns. He also made 16 reception
s for 81 yards and one touchdown. North Carolina's running back tandem, featured back Draughn and short-yardage back Ryan Houston, is collectively known as "Thunder and Lightning".
as a free agent in 2011, but was cut before the final roster at the beginning of the season. On October 5, 2011, Draughn was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs
practice squad.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
for the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at North Carolina
North Carolina Tar Heels football
The North Carolina Tar Heels football team represents the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in collegiate level football. In Carolina’s first 121 seasons of football competition, the Tar Heels have compiled a record of 646–488–54, a winning percentage of .566...
.
Early life
He was born on December 7, 1987 in Tarboro, North CarolinaTarboro, North Carolina
Tarboro is a city located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It is part of the Rocky Mount, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the town had a total population of 13,121. It is the county seat of Edgecombe County. Tarboro is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region...
to ministers Shirley and Kenneth Draughn. He attended Tarboro High School where he won three varsity letters in football as a quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
, defensive back
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
, linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
, and running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
. As a junior, he recorded 952 yards and 18 touchdowns. As a senior, he recorded 253 rushing
Rush (American football)
Rushing has two different meanings in gridiron football .-Offense:The first is an action taken by the offensive team that means to advance the ball by running, as opposed to passing. A run is technically any play that does not involve a forward pass...
attempts for 1,452 yards, and 21 touchdowns. Draughn received all-league honors and was named the Red Zone Player of the Week three times and the Eastern Plains Offensive Player of the Year. The Daily Sentinel and The Daily Southerner
The Daily Southerner
The Daily Southerner is a five-day daily newspaper primarily serving the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, U.S., and surrounding Edgecombe County, North Carolina....
named him the player of the year, and the Rocky Mount Telegram
Rocky Mount Telegram
Rocky Mount Telegram is a daily newspaper based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.-References:http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/cooke-communications-to-buy-cox-nc-publications-728132.html...
named him the offensive player of the year. Rivals.com
Rivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
named him the 10th-ranked, SuperPrep named him the 12th-ranked, and The Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Observer, serving Charlotte, North Carolina and its metro area, is the largest newspaper, in terms of circulation, in North Carolina and South Carolina...
named him the 18th-ranked player in the state of North Carolina.
College career
Draughn sat out the 20062006 North Carolina Tar Heels football team
The 2006 North Carolina Tar Heels football team finished with a disappointing 3-9 record.-Coaching staff:The 2006 season was the last for John Bunting as head coach. He was to be replaced by Butch Davis in the postseason.-Schedule:...
season on redshirt
Redshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
status. He participated as a member of the defensive scout team
Scout team
In sports, the scout team, also referred to as a practice team, taxi squad, practice squad or practice roster, is a group of players on a team whose task is to emulate future opponents for the featured players. Frequently used in American or Canadian Football, these teams consist of less...
. In 2007
2007 North Carolina Tar Heels football team
The 2007 North Carolina Tar Heels football team represented the University of North Carolina in the 2007 college football season. The team was led by first year coach Butch Davis.-Previous season:...
, Draughn played in 11 games, mostly on special teams. He saw action as a safety against and Virginia
2007 Virginia Cavaliers football team
The 2007 Virginia Cavaliers football team represented the University of Virginia in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's coach is coach Al Groh. They played their home games at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Virginia.- Preseason :...
. He recorded five tackles, including two solo. In 2008
2008 North Carolina Tar Heels football team
The 2008 North Carolina Tar Heels football team began their season on August 30 against McNeese State at Kenan Memorial Stadium. The team originally went 4–4 in conference play and 8–5 overall, but in 2011, North Carolina vacated all its wins from the 2008 and 2009 seasons.-Recruiting:The Tar...
, Draughn saw action in all 13 games as a tailback
Tailback
Tailback can mean:* Halfback * A line of motor vehicles caught up in traffic congestion; a traffic jam...
and recorded 198 carries for 866 yards and three touchdowns. He also made 16 reception
Reception (American football)
In American football, a reception is part of a play in which a forward pass from behind the line of scrimmage is received by a player in bounds, who, after the catch, proceeds to either score a touchdown or be downed. Yards gained from the receiving play are credited to the player as receiving...
s for 81 yards and one touchdown. North Carolina's running back tandem, featured back Draughn and short-yardage back Ryan Houston, is collectively known as "Thunder and Lightning".
Professional career
Draughn signed with the Washington RedskinsWashington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
as a free agent in 2011, but was cut before the final roster at the beginning of the season. On October 5, 2011, Draughn was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
practice squad.
External links
- Draughn running well for Tar Heels, Switch from defense to offense a good move, Charlotte Observer, September 5, 2008.
- End zone eludes Draughn, but that's OK, News & Observer, November 21, 2008.
- UNC's Draughn lightning at RB, News & Observer, August 18, 2008.
- Heels' Draughn rooting against pal, News & Observer, November 13, 2008.
- Draughn a big part of UNC's future, Rivals.comRivals.comRivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
, August 11, 2007. - Up Close: Shaun Draughn, Part I, Scout.comScout.comScout.com is an integrated sports publishing company that produces both an Internet and print product. Scout has more than 2.1 million visitors...
, July 6, 2005. - Up Close: Shaun Draughn, Part II, Scout.com, July 11, 2005.
- COLLEGE BOUND: Shaun Draughn, Rocky Mount TelegramRocky Mount TelegramRocky Mount Telegram is a daily newspaper based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.-References:http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/cooke-communications-to-buy-cox-nc-publications-728132.html...
, February 2, 2006.