The Atlanta Falcons Rookie Mini Camp kicks off Thursday in Flowery Branch and one of Dawson County’s own will be taking the field as former Tiger standout Harley Vaughan has been invited to tryout for the hometown team.
“I think anyone who grew up in Georgia or around the Atlanta area at least had a dream to play for the Falcons at one point in time,” Vaughan said. “I’ve always liked the Falcons. They’re my favorite NFL team, so to get a call from them, it’s a blessing and it’s also pretty exciting that I have a chance to show them what I can do and possibly make the team.”
Vaughan was most recently a second-team All-American selection his senior year at West Georgia, where he set the school-record for most games played and starts in a career. The 2013 Dawson County High School graduate started every game for West Georgia since his freshman year, earning All-Conference and All-American honors throughout his college career.
DCHS grad to try out for Atlanta Falcons