With the 116th Pick in the 2009 NFL Draft the Saints Select S Chip Vaughn

by Saintsational on Apr 26, 2009 12:15 PM CDT Comment 7 comments

The New Orleans Saints continue to upgrade their secondary by drafting Wake Forest safety Clarence "Chip" Vaughn.

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New Orleans Saints official website Bio File

Positives: Looks the part. ... Rare size and upper-body development for the position. ... Aggressive defender that attacks in run support. ... Reliable open-field tackler. ... Heavy hitter that can separate the ballcarrier from the ball, resulting in forced fumbles and passes broken up. ... Appears to have at least adequate straight-line speed, good balance and a low backpedal. ... Good leaping ability to battle for the ball. ... Has developed a reputation for game-changing plays over his career. ... Came to Wake Forest as a wide receiver and is still an ascending player.

Negatives: Better in run support than against the pass. ... Questionable instincts. ... A step slow in recognizing the action and has a hitch in his turn. ... May lack the agility to mirror routes. ... Better facing the quarterback. ... Loses track of the ball and has only marginal hand-eye coordination for the interception. ... Surrounded by a great deal of talent at Wake Forest.

Draft Countdown

Strengths:
Terrific size and bulk...Superb tackler...Real tough and physical...Will deliver the big hit...Very active and aggressive...Good range...Does a fantastic job against the run...Smart and instinctive...Very productive.

Weaknesses:
Just average speed...Doesn't have great hands or ball skills...Gets too high in his backpedal...Hips aren't real fluid...Will struggle to match up with wideouts in man coverage...Isn't very quick...A little inconsistent.

Notes:
First name is "Clarence"...Actually arrived at Wake Forest as a wide receiver...Saw extensive action as a backup early in his career before taking over a starting job in 2007...Led the Demon Deacons in tackles as a junior...A blue-collar prospect who certainly isn't flashy but has adequate physical tools and even better intangibles...An in-the-box run supporter whose best fit at the next level will be as a strong safety.

Wake Forest Player Bio

Rumblings Scouting Report: Wake Forest S Chip Vaughn

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On a scale of 1-10, how do you feel about this pick?

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6 votes

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3 votes

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8 votes

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6 votes

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13 votes

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20 votes

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41 votes

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65 votes

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27 votes

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43 votes

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Comments

After watching the highlight video

I want to change my 7 to a 9. This guy looks like he’s got some great stuff.

by Hustl504 on Apr 26, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I like this pick

Hard hitting, fast, plays with a chip on his shoulder, smart and coachable. Sounds like he fits the mold of a Williams defender.

I COULD LET THESE DREAM KILLERS KILL MY SELF ESTEEM OR USE MY ARROGANCE AS A STEAM TO POWER MY DREAMS!

by NewOrleans2Florida on Apr 26, 2009 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I see he wore no. 9 in college

Even if the league would allow it, there’s no way he gets that number here. I like this pick!

Go Saints!!!! Deuce may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

by satchmo26 on Apr 26, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah I like this pick. I especially like that he’s got the potential to play FS or SS. If we can find another one or two like him who can both hit and cover then that makes the opponents do a LOT more guessing on who’s really coming on the blitz. How much you want to bet Williams is thinking about that himself right about now?

by FriarBob on Apr 26, 2009 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I just talked to him on Facebook

I’m not a nagger so I just said “congrats, can’t wait to see you in a saint uniform” and he said “Thanks, I appreciate it”

Rog Smoove

by YESSaints on Apr 27, 2009 9:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ut oh.

i was liking this pick until i saw the highlight clip.

Hes a leg tackler. I saw maybe 2 hits in there the rest were him grabbing the legs.

Against the big boys half of his tackles on that video are going to be free passes for the opponents to score

by MT_always on Apr 27, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So which is it?

Combine Page:

Positives: …, good balance and a low backpedal, …

Draft Countdown:

Weaknesses: Gets too high in his backpedal

Don’t mind if he goes for lower body and use the old fashion “surround the waist, slide down and squidly didly squeeze legs” cause it seems he can handle that very delicate technique.

From both sources: