Clarence Vaughn was drafted No. 219 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 48 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #219
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 48
- Career AV
- 512th at Northern Illinois
The pick
How Clarence Vaughn came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
48 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 48
- Career approximate value
- 512th among Northern Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 19914 years after the draft
Around pick 219
Who came off the board on either side of Clarence Vaughn.
Fresno State
William & Mary
Texas A&M
Oklahoma
Northern Illinois in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Northern Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Clarence Vaughn in the 1987 NFL Draft
Clarence Vaughn is a Defensive back out of Northern Illinois selected No. 219 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft. 48 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Northern Illinois has produced 25 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Clarence Vaughn drafted?
Clarence Vaughn was selected No. 219 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/clarence-vaughn.
What college did Clarence Vaughn play for?
Clarence Vaughn played college football at Northern Illinois in the MAC. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Clarence Vaughn's NFL career turn out?
48 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/clarence-vaughn.