The Jacksonville Jaguars signed rookie running back Josh Vaughan and waived/injured center Drew Miller, the club announced this afternoon. Miller was injured in the Jaguars' scrimmage Saturday evening.
Vaughan, 6-0, 232, was originally signed by Tampa Bay as an undrafted rookie on April 30 and was waived on August 7. He was a four-year letterman at Richmond, finishing with 3,339 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns. In 2008, he played a major role in the school winning its first Division I FCS National Championship. He led the team in rushing with 1,844 yards on 355 carries with 20 touchdowns. He was named first-team All-CAA.
A native of Richmond, Va., Vaughan attended Hermitage High School where he lettered in football and basketball. He finished with 14 touchdowns as a senior running back.