Rich Rodriguez Explains What’s Holding WVU WR Cam Vaughn Back

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – As far as current players the WVU football staff believes they can win with, Cam Vaughn is at the top of the list. Even with that being the case, Rich Rodriguez still feels Vaughn has room to grow as a player.

When asked what can help fully unleash Vaughn, who made six receptions for 85 yards against TCU, Rodriguez wasn’t shy about detailing what his top receiver can work on.

“There’s also areas he’s got to get better at. He’s only been at the position a couple years. He’s got the ability to make a lot of plays so we’re trying to get him disciplined to the point we gotta throw it to him all the time,” said Rodriguez on Tuesday.

He then pointed to route running, consistency, coming off the ball and recognizing coverage as areas that are holding Vaughn back.

But of course, Rodriguez thinks highly of Vaughn’s potential and wants to see him become great.

WVU wide receiver Cam Vaughn makes a catch in West Virginia’s 2025 season opener against Robert Morris. (WVSN photo by William Wotring)

“Cam’s a really competitive guys and he’s got the capability of making big plays, probably more so than some others.”

Through eight games, Vaughn has caught 27 passes for 420 yards and scored three touchdowns. He’s averaging 15.6 yards per catch as WVU’s main deep target.

Vaughn followed Rodriguez from Jacksonville State to West Virginia, recording 48 receptions for 803 yards and five scores in 2024.

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