The 5 best running backs in Kansas State football history

Kansas State running backs have one thing that ties them all together, and it might not be what you think.

Oct 16,2004; Manhattan, KS, USA; Kansas State Wildcats running back Darren Sproles scores a touchdown in the 1st quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners during their game at the KSU Stadium/ Wagner Field in Manhattan, Kansas. Oklahoma led Kansas St. 17-14 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports(c) Copyright 2004 Tim Heitman / Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

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. Deuce Vaughn. K-State best RBs. 463. . 2020-2022. . RB. Deuce Vaughn. player

Deuce Vaughn is the only player on this list who did not play under Bill Snyder. Vaughn only played three seasons at Kansas State, and if he had chosen to stay one more season, he could have been better than one other player on this list.

Vaughn is second on the all-time career rushing yards list for Kansas State with 3,604 yards and fourth on the all-time career rushing touchdowns list with 34 in three seasons.

In his time at Kansas State, Vaughn was known for his great rushing ability and ability to break through tackles and tackles, or even drag guys with him. In Vaughn's sophomore and junior seasons, he did not rush for any less than 1400 yards in each season.

Vaughn was drafted in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, the team his father works for. He even got a call from his dad, asking if he wanted to go to work with him from here on out. Vaughn did not see a lot of action his rookie season and dealt with injury towards the end of the year, but year two could have a lot more opportunities for him.

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