2024 FCS NFL Draft Scouting Report: New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube
New Hampshire RB Dylan Laube
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 206 lbs
Career Statistics: 566 Carries, 2,773 Rushing Yards, 5.0 Yards Per Carry, 29 Rushing TDs, 171 Receptions, 1,791 Receiving Yards, 14 Receiving TDs, 2,633 Return Yards, 4 Return TDs
Accolades: 2X Unanimous FCS All-American Selection (2022-23), CAA Special Teams Player of the Year (2023), Walter Payton Award Finalist (2023), 2X First-Team CAA Selection (2022-23), FCS Freshman All-American (Phil Steele; 2019)
Jan 30, 2024; Mobile, AL, USA; National running back Dylan Laube of New Hampshire (40) runs the ball during practice for the National team at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
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Background Report:
At Westhampton Beach, Laube set records that still resonate within Long Island's football lore, amassing 120 career touchdowns and over 6,495 rushing yards. His senior year feats, including a Long Island record of 47 touchdowns and 2,680 rushing yards, propelled his team to its first-class title and earned him the prestigious Hansen Award.
Laube redshirted as a true freshman at New Hampshire in 2018, appearing in only three games. The following year, he totaled 63 rushes for 285 yards, 28 receptions for 412 yards, and 29 kick returns for 675 yards in 10 games, having 1,372 all-purpose yards while scoring five touchdowns. Phil Steele selected him as the second-team Freshman All-American for his performance. He had eight rushes for 33 yards and four catches for 10 yards in one game in the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
In 2021, Laube totaled 79 rush attempts for 501 yards with four touchdowns, 22 catches for 203 yards, and another score. He earned seven All-America honors in 2022 after rushing for 1,205 yards, recording 464 receiving yards and scoring 17 total touchdowns. He was named team captain and had 715 rushing yards, 699 receiving yards, and 18 touchdowns as a senior in 2023 while repeating as an FCS All-American. In his final two seasons, he was the FCS leader in all-purpose yards per game.
Scouting Report:
Laube, at 5-foot-10 and weighing 210 lbs, is a unique prospect due to his physical attributes and exceptional agility. His ability to change direction and navigate tight spaces sets him apart, showcasing the balance and quickness essential for evading defenders and creating plays. While his top-end speed may not break records, his agility and burst constantly threaten opposing defenses.
Laube's versatility is his most significant asset. Not merely confined to the backfield, his receiving capabilities, characterized by reliable hands and polished route-running, enable him to line up as a slot receiver, further expanding his offensive utility. His impact extends to special teams, where his prowess as a return specialist adds another layer to his already impressive resume.
Projection: Round 5-6
Projected as an adequate NFL rotational prospect, Laube's skill set suggests a role that transcends traditional positional boundaries. His potential as a primary third-down back, combined with the ability to perform slot receiver duties, positions him as a valuable asset in the modern NFL, where versatility and the ability to create mismatches are highly prioritized.
