Round 7: TE Damian Vaughn
Pick: Ninth (222nd overall)
School: Miami University
Size: 6-foot-4, 247 pounds
Position: Tight end
History: The first-team All-MAC selection was the seventh Miami player to participate in the Blue-Gray Game and the first since Rob Carpenter in 1992. Started every game in 1996-97. 1997: Caught 27 passes, third on the team, for 340 yards and a touchdown. Excelled against UC with eight catches for 78 yards. Earned RedHawk Award for spirit, enthusiasm and special contributions to the team.
Projection: Will push No. 3 tight end Steve Bush for roster spot. "You need competition at the position," Bengals tight ends coach Bob Wylie said. "Steve just doesn't have the third spot."
by Associated Press
Bengals draft
Bengals draft for speed
Brown says no Moss
Picks will have to win jobs
Some impact, some insurance
1. Takeo Spikes,
LB, Auburn
1a. Brian Simmons,
LB, N.Carolina
2. Artrell Hawkins,
CB, Cincinnati
3. Steve Foley,
LB, NE Louisiana
3a. Mike Goff,
G, Iowa
4. Glen Steele,
DE, Michigan
6. Jason Tucker,
WR, TCU
7. Marcus Parker,
RB, Va. Tech
7a. Damian Vaughn,
TE, Miami U.
Sullivan
Daugherty
Five Bearcats drafted
Fabini, Ransom, Monroe taken on second day
Jackson taken by Dolphins