Vaughn focuses on future

Ole Miss fans may not be aware of LaDerrick Vaughn but he aims to change that starting this fall.

He was only rated a two-star prospect and never generated much of a fuss through his recruitment. A lot of the ranking was due in part to Vaughn playing at a smaller high school, Manassas, not known as a football powerhouse.

Vaughn also fell into the all-inclusive athlete category on the Rivals.com prospect rankings during the class of 2006.

Now that he's signed a scholarship and has started discussing specifics with the Ole Miss coaches Vaughn can start thinking about his future position.

"I'm going to play wide receiver," Vaughn said. "I have started working with running on a parachute so I can get my speed faster. I've been lifting weights to get stronger."

Vaughn's workouts have come with his older brother pushing him. He's trying to keep his hands in good shape as well. His brother is tossing him passes while wearing the parachutes.

Vaughn was playing basketball for Manassas but sprained his ankle. Vaughn has decided not to push the issue with regards to his football future. Having worked his way back to full strength, Vaughn is now just practicing with the team but not playing games.

"The coach is okay with it," Vaughn said. "I need to stay in shape and that is helping."

Vaughn has also been taking care of some housekeeping issues as well.

"I talked to coach Freeze, I was just calling to make sure all my papers were good and that my stuff was correct. I wanted to make sure I could come and play," Vaughn said. "I haven't seen the playbook yet, Coach Freeze said they are getting it together with the new coordinator and they would send it out to me."

10 Questions with LaDerrick Vaughn

Aside from football, what is your favorite thing about Ole Miss?

I really like the campus. I know they a good football team, they just need a little time.

Who is your favorite coach?

Coach Orgeron

What is your favorite part about football?

Contact

Any pre-game rituals?

I listen to my headphones when I'm warming up with my team. It keeps me crunk and excited.

Favorite football player?

Michael Vick, that's why I wear No. 7.

Favorite memory from football in years past?

This past year I broke a 75-yard run to go over 1,000 yards rushing for the first time.

Got a nickname?

My friends just call me D.V. for Derrick Vaughn

Biggest influence in life?

My dad, my godfather and my grandmother.

Any hobbies?

I pretty much do anything with sports.

Favorite sports movie?

Any Given Sunday