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.