LaVaughn Macon (born October 21, 1987) is an American former professional

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. Macon was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. Macon completed his college career at

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College career

Santa Monica College

After high school Macon attended

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, where he continued his football career. Macon played as a

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for the Corsairs.

New Mexico Highlands

After earning his degree from Santa Monica, Maco continued his football career at

. In his junior year, Macon played in 9 games, rushing 22 times for 82-yards, while also catching 10 passes for 59-yards and one touchdown. Macon also returned a team high, 8 kickoffs for 198 yards. As a senior in 2008, Macon played in 10 games, rushing 8 times for 16-yards, while catching 29 passes for 309-yards and a touchdown. Macon also returned 16 kickoffs for 364-yards and 2 punts for 16-yards.

Professional career

BC Lions

After graduation, Macon signed

of the

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, where he spent two years as a practice squad member.

Saginaw Sting

In 2011, Macon signed with the

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of the

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. His 101 receptions for 1,184 yards and 32 touchdowns earned him a 2nd Team All-UIFL selection. The Sting earned the 2nd seed in the UIFL playoffs, and defeated the Eastern Kentucky Drillers in

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Wyoming Cavalry

In 2012, Macon played for the

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of the

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. Macon posted 53 receptions for 573 yards and 10 touchdowns. Macon also had 28 kickoff returns for 408 yards and 1 touchdown.

Bloomington Edge

In 2013, Macon played for the

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of the

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. Macon's return skills earned him honorable mention Special Teams Player of the Year.

Utah Blaze

Macon joined the

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of the

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at the completion of the Edge season. Macon pulled in 7 passes for the Blaze during their final 3 games, but his special teams presence made his presence felt. In the Blaze's final game of the season, Macon had 186-yards on 6 kickoff returns, returning one kickoff 54-yards for a touchdown.

Los Angeles KISS

On March 18, 2015, Macon was assigned to the

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. On March 20, 2015, Macon was placed on recallable reassignment.

New Mexico Stars

Macon signed with the

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for the 2016 season.

References

External links

Utah Blaze bio
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