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 </figure>MANHATTAN&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas State running back&nbsp;Deuce Vaughn&nbsp;added to his 
postseason honors on Thursday as he was named one of seven semifinalists
 for the Shaun Alexander-FWAA Freshman of the Year award, the Football 
Writers Association of America announced.One of three true 
freshmen to be named a semifinalist for the award, Vaughn is the first 
Wildcat to be in the running for the honor that is in its third year of 
existence. Joining Vaughn on this year’s list is Oklahoma quarterback 
Spencer Rattler, Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall, Notre Dame
 running back Kyren Williams, Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr., 
Northwestern defensive back Brandon Joseph and LSU defensive back Eli 
Ricks.Vaughn, a product of Round Rock, Texas, burst onto the 
scene in 2020 as he reset four K-State freshman marks, including rushing
 yards (642) and all-purpose yards (1,221). He ranks second nationally 
among freshmen in all-purpose yards and yards from scrimmage (1,076).His
 inclusion on the Shaun Alexander-FWAA Freshman of the Year semifinalist
 list adds to Vaughn’s impressive resume. Last week he was named the Big
 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and a Second Team All-Big 12 
performer by the league’s coaches. Earlier this week, Vaughn was an 
Honorable Mention All-American by Pro Football Focus and a First Team 
Freshman All-American by&nbsp;The Athletic. Earlier on Thursday, 
Vaughn was selected a Second Team All-Big 12 performer as both a running
 back and all-purpose player by the Associated Press.A list of three finalists for the Shaun Alexander-FWAA Freshman of the Year will be released following bowl games on January 2.–&nbsp;<a href="http://k-statesports.com/" target="_blank">k-statesports.com</a>&nbsp;

K-State's Vaughn a semifinalist for FWAA Freshman of the Year