Hall of Fame
A two-time All-America specialist for FAMU, Vaughn Wilson’s punting prowess was key for the Rattlers’ MEAC championship run in 1988. The former Baby Rattler, who also played baseball at FAMU, and spent his first two seasons as a long snapper on special teams, became the team’s regular punter in 1987.
Wilson averaged 39.6 yards per kick on 70 attempts, earning first-team All-MEAC, Black College and UPI All-America honors in 1987. He followed that performance with a school record 2,812 punting yards, good for a 42.6 average on 66 attempts, which yielded him a second First Team All-MEAC and 1stTeam Sheridan All- American notices. He capped his career winning the FAMU MVP Award at the Florida Classic in Tampa Stadium.
