New Edition Series WR Room: Cam Vaughn All 22 Breakdown.​

The Miami Hurricanes have reloaded the WR room from top to bottom with transfers and high school recruits, totaling seven new additions to the rotation. One of them is the 6'2", 185-pound, well-rounded Cam Vaughn, who transferred in from West Virginia after previously playing at Jacksonville State, which is now competing at the G5 level.

Production​

While at Jacksonville State, he recorded 48 receptions for 803 yards and five touchdowns while averaging an impressive 16.7 yards per catch.

After transferring to WVU, he amassed 35 receptions for 541 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 15.5 yards per catch.

While at WVU, he suffered from horrendous QB play that severely limited his production. I believe he will be an efficient weapon even if he does not start, as drastically improved QB play will provide him with more opportunities, even if he receives fewer snaps. We saw Mensah connect with Vaughn twice for touchdowns during the spring game, which hints at chemistry between the veterans

Player Breakdown​

Big play ability pops on tape. Cover 2 here and the CB doesn't get a hand on Vaughn or re-route him which allows for a straight shot downfield. The QB isn't looking so he misses the perfect window for a "Hole shot" (Behind the CB but in front of the Safety) and tosses up a 50/50 ball.

Vaughn effortlessly elevates in the air to high point the football over the defender. Elite strong hands and the strength to raise up even with a clear grab by the defender. This is what the kids call a "Head top".

He then still was able to keep his balance and finish the play for the big TD.

Here against playoff a contender in BYU. Man v Man on the outside with no Safety help over the top.

Vaughn does a great job vs soft press by recreating the line of scrimmage and freezing the CB with his double stick release. This ensures that the CB doesn't get a hand on him and opened up a free path down the sideline for an easy touchdown set up within the first 5 yards.

Despite it being a bad ball he was able to get low and adjust to it to finish the big play.

1 on 1 on the outside vs off man coverage.

Great job selling the slant and getting the CB to commit by manipulating the free release and attacking the inside leverage. Puts his foot in the ground and makes a smooth cut back vertical.

The second time on this breakdown that he shows the ability to high point the football through clear contact. This time he only needs 1 hand to finish it for the touchdown.

While playing in the conference USA championship game in 2024 he displayed the same ability on the "Sluggo" (Slant and go). Nice to see how explosive he is and that his route running ability carried over from the G5 to P4 level as he made this same play on the clip above.

RPO slant here. Does an excellent job erasing the cushion from the CB which keeps the defender frozen and does not leave them anytime to react to the inside cut.

The most impressive part was his strong hands snatching the ball out of the air while not breaking a stride which allowed him to split the CB and S for a 70+ Touchdown. Great hands catchers run through the football and this confidence has a direct impact on YAC opportunities.

This time vs Press man with CB inside leverage he attacks inside but quickly back out which forced the CB 1 more step inside which gave Vaughn free access downfield for an explosive touchdown. He is winning within the 1st 5 yards consistently.

Final Thoughts ​

After initially believing Vaughn was more of an athletic possession receiver due to his good size and route-running ability, it is clear after reviewing the tape that he can take advantage of man coverage to make big plays. With defenses giving a lot of attention to Mali and Barkate, as well as the other weapons in the room, he may have more opportunities to make those explosive plays downfield while providing a reliable big-bodied target who consistently makes the first defender miss underneath. I love the way he attacks the football in the air and expect him to be a consistent part of the rotation while taking over some games with his big-play ability.

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He is like that!

 

One of the most interesting portal additions. Multiple years of eligibility as well

 

Cam ward, cam Harris, and now cam cam vaughn will keep the streak alive of players named Cameron are Dawgs for the U.

 

Cam ward, cam Harris, and now cam cam vaughn will keep the streak alive of players named Cameron are Dawgs for the U.

Cam “bobby” pruitt as well! He might be a breakout player this year

 

Cam “bobby” pruitt as well! He might be a breakout player this year

Last yr against florida state he was everywhere and really flashed. Was hoping he got into some wrestling or Brazilian grappling to help a lil on technique. But he can be a hidden gem def.

Plus he had conception shook.

 

He made an impressive catch in the spring game.

He's explosive. I consider him a better talent than a CJ Daniels, for example. We definitely got a steal with this kid. The fact he's going to be at best our 3rd or 4th best receiver is a reminder how loaded we are at the position.

 

He made an impressive catch in the spring game.

He's explosive. I consider him a better talent than a CJ Daniels, for example. We definitely got a steal with this kid. The fact he's going to be at best our 3rd or 4th best receiver is a reminder how loaded we are at the position.

Loaded WR room. Insane amount of talent injection. The force is strong with this group! I think he is a steal. P4 impact WR.

 

Seen he was training with Mike Evans, was surprised Mike didnt dwarf him, I dont know his updated measureables but kid is definitely a weapon, was good to see him putting in extra work also because it is a crowded room and easy to get discouraged.. Need to lock in and carve out a role..

 

He made an impressive catch in the spring game.

He's explosive. I consider him a better talent than a CJ Daniels, for example. We definitely got a steal with this kid. The fact he's going to be at best our 3rd or 4th best receiver is a reminder how loaded we are at the position.

Loaded WR room. Insane amount of talent injection. The force is strong with this group! I think he is a steal. P4 impact WR.

Cam is listed 6’2” 185lbs on roster.

Rest of the WR room:

*Mali Baby Jesuz
*Josh Moore
*Daylan Upshaw
*Vanderiois
*Wingo
*Spafford
*Barkgate
*Milan Paris

That’s 9 WR — not to mention a loaded RB room, 6 RBs- An embarrassment of riches. No matter how prolific our offense is, I can’t see enough reps for all… the cream will rise I guess?

 

Cam is listed 6’2” 185lbs on roster.

Rest of the WR room:

*Mali Baby Jesuz
*Josh Moore
*Daylan Upshaw
*Vanderiois
*Wingo
*Spafford
*Barkgate
*Milan Paris

That’s 9 WR — not to mention a loaded RB room, 6 RBs- An embarrassment of riches. No matter how prolific our offense is, I can’t see enough reps for all… the cream will rise I guess?

Realistically we will need to play with more tempo to create more snaps on offense. I can see a strong 6 man rotation @ WR and potentially 6-8 depending on any injuries. With the RB room also being 4 deep it will be hard to get everyone the touches. I think the TE room being weaker could lead to more 4 wide sets (upshaw would be the other slot imo but would lead to more rotation) that would help get more involved.

 

Don't know how long you've had the 'stahce but I'm feeling it dawg.

Anyway Vaughn would start IMO on almost every other ACC team. Here he's somewhere 3-5. Our WR room is sick.

 

Realistically we will need to play with more tempo to create more snaps on offense. I can see a strong 6 man rotation @ WR and potentially 6-8 depending on any injuries. With the RB room also being 4 deep it will be hard to get everyone the touches. I think the TE room being weaker could lead to more 4 wide sets (upshaw would be the other slot imo but would lead to more rotation) that would help get more involved.

gas those DB's out.... rotate rotate rotate with fresh legs....

 

Seen he was training with Mike Evans, was surprised Mike didnt dwarf him, I dont know his updated measureables but kid is definitely a weapon, was good to see him putting in extra work also because it is a crowded room and easy to get discouraged.. Need to lock in and carve out a role..

He is listed at 6’2 but iv heard he is closer to 6’3 so he would look the part even next to a 6’5 guy like evans. Vaughns work ethic has been spoken of very highly. It’s safe to assume they did not know about Barkate but still chose to stand with their commitment and grind to get those snaps

 

gas those DB's out.... rotate rotate rotate with fresh legs....

The deepest WR room in a long time. We should be able to have full speed vertical threats and fresh legs all game long. Love how the group compliments each other’s strengths and weaknesses! This a complete group.

 

Don't know how long you've had the 'stahce but I'm feeling it dawg.

Anyway Vaughn would start IMO on almost every other ACC team. Here he's somewhere 3-5. Our WR room is sick.

he would most likely start for any team on our schedule. We have come so far from the wiggins and noodles days

 

Realistically we will need to play with more tempo to create more snaps on offense. I can see a strong 6 man rotation @ WR and potentially 6-8 depending on any injuries. With the RB room also being 4 deep it will be hard to get everyone the touches. I think the TE room being weaker could lead to more 4 wide sets (upshaw would be the other slot imo but would lead to more rotation) that would help get more involved.

This would be my dream come true ... AND IT JUST MAKES SENSE. Our offensive playmakers are more talented than pretty much any back 7 in the country, including CFP opponents, can realistically be expected to cover. We should be pressing that advantage with more tempo and limited substitution per series. Force those defenders to stay on the field trying to cover a 4/5-wide sets.

I'd worry if we didn't have depth at defense, because a 3-and-out on offense with tempo could gas them quickly. But we have so much talent there that we could literally have a different 11 come on the next series and defend better than any other team in the ACC.

Go, go, go.

 

If this dude is getting super heavy rotation it’s actually a disappointing sign or means we had injuries. I don’t see this dude being top 4 WR in snaps unless Moore+Wingo just don’t develop or someone is hurt.

But when he’s our 2nd or 3rd guy at X, it’s a **** good sign of the quality in the roo
But hopefully he’s getting a lot of rotation simply from the fact we are running more 4 wide sets and just winning games and getting everyone reps

 

The deepest WR room in a long time. We should be able to have full speed vertical threats and fresh legs all game long. Love how the group compliments each other’s strengths and weaknesses! This a complete group.

I can't remember us ever having this deep a WR room. Maybe we had a few WR groups that were better at the top (2000 comes to mind - starters were R Wayne and Santana with Andre Johnson off the bench). But this group is an embarrassment of riches.