MANHATTAN, Kan.—Kansas State junior running back Deuce Vaughn has officially entered the 2023 NFL Draft in an announcement he released via Twitter.
"First and foremost I want to thank God for blessing me with the ability to play this game and the platform to inspire," Vaughn said. "Kansas State University is a special place and I am honored to have represented the Powercat over the past three years."
"To all of my teammates over the years, y'all are my brothers and have impacted my life in a way that i will never forget. I am not the person I am today without y'all. We have a bond that can never be broken and relationships that will last a lifetime.
"To my coaches and support staff, you believed in an undersized kid coming out of high school and for that I am forever grateful. Not only have I learned so much about this game but also what it means to be a man. i am blessed to have been a part of a culture that will win championships for years to come.
"To the best fans in the country, I can't thank you enough for the support throughout my journey here at K-State. The love y'all give to not only myself but this program does not go unnoticed. The impact you all have had on my life is hard to put into words, all I can say is I am so thankful.
"With that being said after much thought and consideration, I have decided to forego my senior season and declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. I am excited to embark on this next chapter of my career and chase my life long dream."
Vaughn leaves Kansas State with 3604 career rushing yards, 34 rushing touchdowns, 1280 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.