Shaun Draughn

Shaun Draughn (pronounced ; born December 7, 1987) is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of North Carolina. He signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Early life
He was born on December 7, 1987 in Tarboro, North Carolina to ministers Shirley and Kenneth Draughn. He attended Tarboro High School where he won three varsity letters in football as a quarterback, defensive back, linebacker, and running back. As a junior, he recorded 952 yards and 18 touchdowns. As a senior, he recorded 253 rushing attempts for 1,452 yards, and 21 touchdowns. Draughn received all-league honors and was named the Red Zone Player of the Week three times and the Eastern Plains Offensive Player of the Year. The Daily Sentinel and The Daily Southerner named him the player of the year, and the Rocky Mount Telegram named him the offensive player of the year. Rivals.com named him the 10th-ranked, SuperPrep named him the 12th-ranked, and The Charlotte Observer named him the 18th-ranked player in the state of North Carolina.

College career
Draughn sat out the 2006 season on redshirt status. He participated as a member of the defensive scout team. In 2007, Draughn played in 11 games, mostly on special teams. He saw action as a safety against and Virginia. He recorded five tackles, including two solo. In 2008, Draughn saw action in all 13 games as a tailback and recorded 198 carries for 866 yards and three touchdowns. He also made 16 receptions for 81 yards and one touchdown. North Carolina's running back tandem, featured back Draughn and short-yardage back Ryan Houston, is collectively known as "Thunder and Lightning".

Washington Redskins
Draughn signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on July 28, 2011, following the 2011 NFL Draft. He was cut on September 3 for final roster cuts before the beginning of the 2011 season.

2011 Season
On October 5, 2011, Draughn was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. After being on the practice squad for 13 weeks, he was promoted to the active 53-man roster and was placed third on the running back depth chart on December 31, 2011, after Jackie Battle was placed on the injured reserve due to a foot injury sustained in the Chief's Christmas-day loss to the Oakland Raiders. Draughn played against the Denver Broncos in the season finale as a special teamer.

2012 Season
Before the season started, Draughn was listed third string.During the final seconds of the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, Draughn scored his first career touchdown in the loss of 24-40.He scored another touchdown on a six yard carry during week 9's game against the San Diego Chargers. Draughn finished the season with 59 carries, 233 yards, and 2 rushing touchdowns.