Standing at 5-foot-5 and 180 pounds, Deuce Vaughn made a big impact for the Dallas Cowboys in his first NFL preseason game, Christian Gonzales of NFL.com reports.

The Cowboys' rookie RB played a major role in the second half of Saturday's 28-23 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

With Dallas trailing 14-7 entering the third quarter, Vaughn excelled in the two drives he participated in. He had six touches in the first drive which ended in a field goal, and in his second the Kansas State product saw five touches spread between the run and passing games, finishing with a 4-yard rushing touchdown to give Dallas a 16-14 lead to start the fourth quarter.

"It's hard to put into words, man," Vaughn told Nick Harris of the team’s website. "I can't take all of the credit, all of those guys up front were blocking their butts off all game. To get in the end zone in the first preseason game, it's a testament to all of the work that's been put in since pre-draft."

Vaughn's night was over after hitting paydirt. He displayed his shiftiness and quickness on eight rushes for 50 yards (6.3 yards per carry) and a score.

"He rolled in there and ran conceptually everything that the other guys ran, too," head coach Mike McCarthy said, via Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News. "I think that speaks volumes about him. I thought he had a heck of a night. Great introduction to the NFL."

A sixth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Vaughn says he gained a lot from his first preseason game.

"A lot of confidence," Vaughn said. "It's a question mark coming in when you're about to play your first NFL game. It's not college, you wonder if you can go to the speed and be successful. It gives me a lot of confidence, but also understanding that this is just a preseason game."

Commentary: Despite his small stature, Vaughn has some speed and ability.  His size held him back in the draft.  It will be intersting to see how he continues to perform in preseason games.

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