
Arkansas' Hard-Hitting 2006 NFL Draft Gem
Vickiel Vaughn, a 6-0, 208-pound free safety from Arkansas, stood out in the mid-2000s with his blistering 4.53 40-yard dash speed, physical tackling in the box, and ball-hawking instincts that earned him 7th-round selection (Pick 254) by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft. Known for relentless intensity and Plano, TX toughness, he was a tone-setter for the Razorbacks' secondary—ideal for teams needing a versatile, high-motor defender who transitions seamlessly to pro speed.