Dylan Laube, RB

Height/Weight: 5-10, 210 lbs

Age: NA

College: New Hampshire

Senior Bowl: Yes

Shrine Bowl: No

Rushing Stats:

Year	Attempts	Yards (Avg)	TD
2019	54	224 (4.1)	1
2020	8	33 (4.1)	0
2021	79	501 (6.3)	4
2022	245	1,205 (4.9)	15
2023	158	715 (4.5)	9

Receiving Stats:

Year	Catches	Yards	TD
2019	26	367	3
2020	4	10	0
2021	22	203	1
2022	49	464	2
2023	68	699	7

Pros:

• Receiving ability 
  Laube was not only New Hampshire's best receiving RB in 2023 but also the best receiver on the entire team. He led the team with 699 receiving yards and tied for the most receiving touchdowns with seven. 
  
  
• Burst at the 2nd level
  Once Laube gets through the line, he often goes into another gear on tape. He becomes a mismatch for LBs, especially on the edge. 
  
  
• Ability after the catch
  Laube looks natural with the ball in his hands, and he makes defenders look silly when put in one-on-one situations in open space. 

Cons:

• Creating Separation 
  Strangely, a player like Laube, who is so shifty with the ball in his hands, struggled to get open on his own without it. Due to this, they worked hard to scheme him open and find ways to use their best playmaker. Unlike at New Hampshire, Laube simply isn't going to be the best player on any NFL team he ends up on, so he will have to work on his overall route running if he wants to carve out a role early.
  
  
• Strength of Schedule
  While Laube was certainly productive in college and became the best player on his New Hampshire team, many will question whether he can replicate this at the pro level. Every draft prospect is asked this question, but with New Hampshire being an FCS school, the average opponents Laube faced will be considered worse than the top RBs in this class. 
  
  
• Relies on Speed too Often
  Instead of reading the defense and attacking the holes created by his offensive line, Laube often chooses to kick it outside and attempt to use his speed to beat defenders. This will be an area that an NFL coaching staff is going to have to coach out of him. 

Player Evaluation:

Laube was a massive part of New Hampshire's offense last year. He led the team in rushing yards, receiving yards, carries, receptions, and rushing touchdowns. He also didn't let being their best player stop him from also being impactful on special teams, where he had both a punt and kickoff return touchdown. It'll be interesting to see how many of his roles will translate to the pro level, but whatever team lands him will have plenty to choose from. 

Player/Role Comp:

Floor Comp: Rotational Pass Catching RB

Laube is one of the most proven pass catchers in this draft class at the RB position. I think that ability should earn him some early snaps in his career. What also plays in his favor is his willingness to play on special teams, which is a need for most rookies trying to earn a roster spot. 

Ceiling Comp: David Johnson 

Laube is one of the best, if not the best, dual-threat RBs in this year's class in terms of production. The level of competition faced makes it a big mystery if he can carry that success over to the NFL level. But a player that Laube's play style reminds me of if he can put all his strengths together in the NFL. Johnson's peak in the NFL may not have been very long, but he was a special receiving back. And I think of all of Laube's skills, his ability as a receiver will likely be the trait most sought after by NFL teams. 

A to Z Big Board Rankings:

Destin Adams' Latest Big Board: NA (RB 10)

James Foster's Latest Big Board: 156 (RB 14)