Vaughn Blue
Vaughn Blue
Does a little of everything without one standout trait. Third year in the Liberty backfield, same address the whole way. The receipt: 75 rush yds, 1 receptions against UTEP — Week 7, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- seasons on the roster
- game log
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2023–2025
1 coachPlayed his entire career under Jamey Chadwell.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jamey Chadwell
Career stats
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 1 · 2025
W 28–7
vs Maine
6 rush yds (2 car)
Dominant 21-point win at home against Maine.
How he plays
Play style
Plays within the scheme — consistent production without a dominant dimension.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
Liberty
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Running back · Liberty
Returning around him
- 100% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +7 net (26 in / 19 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Liberty · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #84 · 2026 recruiting class #109
DNA match
Player DNA
Balanced Back
Plays within the scheme — consistent production without a dominant dimension.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Rahmir Johnson’s 2021 season.
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Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a junior, his production profile tracks closest to Ashton Stredick's junior season at California (2023).
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Development
Development Trajectory · rushing yards
2023–2025+102%
Up 102% from first season to most-recent.