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 |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | 233 | 2 |
Hart, Colts knock Chiefs from unbeaten ranks
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ILB Belcher makes strides in Crennel's system
A relative unknown as an undrafted free agent coming out of Maine in 2009, Jovan Belcher hasn't taken long to become of one the Chiefs' top defensive playmakers.
Chiefs following in Patriots' footsteps
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Jackson not certain to regain DE job
Although Tyson Jackson has returned to practice following a knee injury, there's no guarantee that the 2009 No. 3 overall pick will win back his starting DE spot, according to AFC West Whispers.
O-line the Chiefs' unsung heroes
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Chiefs try out trio of linebackers
LBs Larry Izzo, Mark Simoneau and Chris McCoy all were in Kansas City for a tryout on Thursday.
Report: Weis has emergency gall-bladder surgery
Chiefs offensive coordinator Charlie Weis had emergency gall-bladder surgery Monday morning, his agent told the Kansas City Star.
Chiefs destroy 49ers behind top-ranked rushing attack
The 49ers are known for their stout run defense, but the interior of their "D" was no match for the Chiefs' running game on Sunday.
Cassel throws 3 TD passes, Chiefs beat 49ers 31-10
Matt Cassel's three touchdown passes included a trick play that caught San Francisco completely flat-footed and the surprising Kansas City Chiefs remained unbeaten Sunday with a 31-10 rout of the hapless, winless 49ers.
WR play an issue for Chiefs yet again
While QB Matt Cassel is certainly at fault for much of the Chiefs' early-season passing woes, all the blame doesn't belong on his shoulders.
Crennel has Chiefs' 'D' excelling
While an offense that was expected to be significantly better has lagged behind, Kansas City's defense, led by coordinator Romeo Crennel, has outperformed all preseason projections.
Charles falls behind Jones in K.C. backfield
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Chiefs improve to 2-0 with win over Browns
Ryan Soccup kicked three field goals and Kansas City converted a late fourth-down gamble by coach Todd Haley for a 16-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Chiefs down two starters vs. Browns
DLE Tyson Jackson and ORT Ryan O'Callaghan will both miss Kansas City's Week Two game with injuries.
Dorsey, 'D' key to Chiefs' resurgence
After sputtering to a 4-12 record last season, the Chiefs looked like a different team in Week One, upending the favored Chargers in raucous Arrowhead Stadium.
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.
