Chip Vaughn
Clarence B. "Chip" Vaughn (born October 26, 1985) is a former American football safety who is currently a full-time defensive assistant with the New York Jets. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Wake Forest. Vaughn has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. Early years. Vaughn played high school football at Rampart high school in Colorado Springs, CO for a year then moved to Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Professional career. New Orleans Saints. On April  26, 2009, Vaughn was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 4th round (116th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. He was placed on injured reserve and missed the entire 2009 season. He was waived on September 4, 2010. Philadelphia Eagles. Vaughn was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on September 6, 2010. He was released on September 21. Indianapolis Colts. Vaughn was signed by the Indianapolis Colts on October 25, 2010. He was waived on November 13, but re-signed on November 16. He was placed on injured reserve on November 23. Vaughn was called for two  personal fouls in the last two minutes of a preseason game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Green Bay Packers on August 26, 2011. He was waived on August 28. Coaching career. Vaughn was named the secondary coach at the Air Force Academy in 2018. He left after the 2019 season to join the coaching staff of the New York Jets as a defensive assistant.