Kansas City Chiefs
Shaun Draughn - #20 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 205 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/07/1987 |
| Birthplace | Tarboro, NC |
| College | North Carolina |
| Years played | 2 |
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PLAYER NEWS
The Kansas City Chiefs' search for a ground game led them to sign running back Shaun Draughn to their practice squad Wednesday.|||||||
The Chiefs led the league in rushing last season, but they've struggled since losing All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles to a season-ending ACL tear in Week 2. Thomas Jones, Jackie Battle and Dexter McCluster along with fullback Le'Ron McClain have shared carries since then. Now, Draughn will get a look on the practice squad to see if he can help. He ran for 2,070 yards and 10 touchdowns during his college career at North Carolina.