Damian Vaughn

In 2009, Damian founded the Vaughn Center, a facility in Scottsdale, Arizona that helps athletes focus on their minds and bodies through meditation. The Vaughn Center is located within the Agave Spa at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.

Continuing his career on an international level, Vaughn played for the Barcelona Dragons in NFL Europe. In 2000, Vaughn caught 40 passes for 326 yards, which earned him a selection on the All-NFLEL team. His last year in professional football was 2002, when he caught seven passes for 35 yards for the Dragons; his season, and career, were cut short by injury.

After playing as a walk-on at Miami University, Vaughn was drafted in 1998 by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 33rd pick in the seventh round of the draft. He played tight end for the Bengals from 1998–2000 and for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2001-2002.

Damian Medeiros da Silva Vaughn (born June 14, 1975) is a retired American Football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals (1998–2000) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001–2002). As the first Brazilian NFL player, Vaughn has made efforts to promote awareness and interest in American football among Brazilians, including a trip to Brazil with Tony Gonzalez in 2003. Following his career in football, Vaughn has remained active in the athletics world by founding the Vaughn Center, which offers meditation and leadership training for athletes.