Shaun Draughn Gives Back To Tarboro-Area Children

Posted Aug 4, 2019
Former Tarboro High School running back Shaun Draughn was at Edgecombe Community College on Friday to give back to his hometown. Draughn played football at North Carolina and then six seasons in the NFL. He retired from his football career in December 2018 and now is spending time with his family and building up his charity foundation. (Rocky Mount Telegram)

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