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Illinois Football: Projected Offensive Depth Chart

By Rees Woodcock

Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general shot of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Soldier Field. Northwestern won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; A general shot of a Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Soldier Field. Northwestern won 24-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ke
Nov 28, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ke /

RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn

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Last season we saw running back Josh Ferguson receive most of the workload early on in the year.  But due to injuries and great play, backup running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn started to get a lot of work.

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Vaughn was a highly touted running back out of Tennessee.  Illinois did a great job pulling him away from some top schools like Notre Dame and West Virginia.

I always felt like Vaughn was going to end up being a special player but I didn’t think it would happen this soon.

Vaughn racked up a total of 723 yards and 6 touchdowns on the ground last season.  He also added in another 119 yards receiving as well.

This season Vaughn steps in the same starting role he finished with last season.  He has the starting nod and probably isn’t going to be challenged barring injury.

With a pretty experienced offensive line returning, I expect to see Vaughn increase his production from last season.

I can see Vaughn hitting the 1,000 yards rushing mark and adding another 10 touchdowns.  He should be used a decent amount around the goal line as well.

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