LaVaughn Macon
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| Born: | October 21, 1987 | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| College: | New Mexico Highlands | ||||||||||||
| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2009 | ||||||||||||
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LaVaughn Macon (born October 21, 1987) is an indoor football/arena football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. Macon was signed by the BC Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Macon completed his college career at New Mexico Highlands University.
College career
[edit]Santa Monica College
[edit]After high school Macon attended Santa Monica College in Santa Monica, California, where he continued his football career. Macon played as a running back for the Corsairs.
New Mexico Highlands
[edit]After earning his degree from Santa Monica, Maco continued his football career at New Mexico Highlands University. In his junior year, Macon played in 9 games, rushing 22 times for 82-yards, while also catching 10 passes for 59-yards and one touchdown. Macon also returned a team high, 8 kickoffs for 198 yards.[1] As a senior in 2008, Macon played in 10 games, rushing 8 times for 16-yards, while catching 29 passes for 309-yards and a touchdown. Macon also returned 16 kickoffs for 364-yards and 2 punts for 16-yards.[2]
Professional career
[edit]BC Lions
[edit]After graduation, Macon signed BC Lions of the Canadian Football League, where he spent two years as a practice squad member.[3]
Saginaw Sting
[edit]In 2011, Macon signed with the Saginaw Sting of the Ultimate Indoor Football League.[3] His 101 receptions for 1,184 yards and 32 touchdowns earned him a 2nd Team All-UIFL selection.[4] The Sting earned the 2nd seed in the UIFL playoffs, and defeated the Eastern Kentucky Drillers in Ultimate Bowl I.[4]
Wyoming Cavalry
[edit]In 2012, Macon played for the Wyoming Cavalry of the Indoor Football League.[5] Macon posted 53 receptions for 573 yards and 10 touchdowns. Macon also had 28 kickoff returns for 408 yards and 1 touchdown.
Bloomington Edge
[edit]In 2013, Macon played for the Bloomington Edge of the Champions Professional Indoor Football League. Macon's return skills earned him honorable mention Special Teams Player of the Year.[6]
Utah Blaze
[edit]Macon joined the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League at the completion of the Edge season.[7] Macon pulled in 7 passes for the Blaze during their final 3 games, but his special teams presence made his presence felt. In the Blaze's final game of the season, Macon had 186-yards on 6 kickoff returns, returning one kickoff 54-yards for a touchdown.[8]
Los Angeles KISS
[edit]On March 18, 2015, Macon was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS. On March 20, 2015, Macon was placed on recallable reassignment.
New Mexico Stars
[edit]Macon signed with the New Mexico Stars for the 2016 season.
References
[edit]- ^ "2007 New Mexico Highlands Cowboys individual stats". www.nmhucowboys.com. New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ "2008 New Mexico Highlands Cowboys individual stats". www.nmhucowboys.com. New Mexico Highlands University. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ a b Kyle Austin (May 20, 2011). "Saginaw Sting's LaVaughn Macon proving he's not one to be overlooked". www.mlive.com. MLive Media Group. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ a b "Saginaw Sting Take Title". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. June 20, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ Jack Nowlin (May 31, 2012). "Wyoming Cavalry host defending IFL champs". www.trib.com. Casper Star-Tribune Online. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ "CPIFL Announces Individual Awards". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. June 20, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ "Blaze Assigned WR Macon, DL Johnson". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. July 10, 2013. Retrieved July 18, 2013.
- ^ "Utah Blaze wrap season with 48–46 win over Gladiators". www.standard.net. Standard-Examiner. July 27, 2013. Retrieved July 29, 2013.