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MYLES GASKIN
WASHINGTON
RB

Prospect Info
COLLEGE
Washington
CLASS
Senior
HEIGHT
5’ 9’’
WEIGHT
205 lbs
ARM
29 1/2’’
HAND
8 3/4’’
Prospect Grade
5.90
Average Backup Or Special-Teamer

2019 Draft Results
DRAFTED BY
MIAMI
DOLPHINS
Miami Dolphins
Round 7 ‧ Pick 20

Combine Results
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40-Yard Dash
4.58
Seconds
10-Yard Split
1.57
Seconds
Vertical Jump
35.5’’
Broad Jump
9’ 10’’
3-Cone Drill
7.19
Seconds
20-Yd Shuttle
4.27
Seconds
Bench Press
24
Reps

Player Bio
Gaskin's tough running and track speed (he won a Washington high school state title in the 100 meters) have made him an ultra-productive player for the Huskies. The former two-time All-State running back garnered honors in his first year on campus, including Freshman All-American and honorable mention All-Pac-12 notice, as well as being named the team's Most Outstanding Offensive Player. In 13 games (six starts), Gaskin ran 227 times for 1,302 yards (5.7 average) and 14 touchdowns. He was a first-team all-conference selection in 2016 (237-1,373-5.8, 10 TD rushing; 19-137-7.2, one TD receiving) and second-team selection as a junior (222-1,380-6.2, 21 TD rushing; 19-232-12.2, three TD receiving.) The workhorse set school career records with 41 rushing touchdowns and 45 total scores in 2017, and was the team's Most Outstanding Offensive Player again. In 2018, Gaskin became UW's career rushing leader (third in conference history) and the first Pac-12 back to rush for more than 1,000 yards in four straight years, garnering second-team All-Pac 12 accolades by rushing for 1,268 yards and 12 touchdowns on 259 totes (4.9 average). He also caught 21 passes for 77 yards (3.7 average) and a score and returned four kickoffs for 74 yards (18.5 average).


Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 6
NFL Comparison
Bishop Sankey

Overview
Durable, productive runner who could find the transition from college to pro more challenging due to his lack of size. Gaskin's quick feet and loose hips offer early elusiveness and success on wide flowing plays, but his overall play is less explosive/elusive than his athletic traits might suggest. He will need to run with better decisiveness and downhill burst to become an effective member of a running back committee, but his ability to play on third downs should help his chances for some early touches.

Strengths
Longer torso with shorter legs provides optimal center of gravity
Despite a lack of desired size, has been able to take a heavier workload
Adequate lower body looseness to side-step early penetration into backfield
Light in his strides with ability to make quick cuts on outside zone runs
Able to string his jump-cuts together early in the run when probing for his lane
Adequate burst to the perimeter in a foot race to turn the corner
Early access to his top gear
Extremely consistent and productive throughout his four years at Washington
Shows the courage to square up and take on much bigger pass rushers in pass protection
Capable pass-catcher with sharpened focus and ball skills when targeted downfield

Weaknesses
Smaller frame than desired for an early down, NFL running back
Oftentimes looks for something better than the designed rush lane rather than trusting the path
Has moments of hesitation when attempting to make his reads downhill
Might not have a natural feel for run-lane development
Inconsistent as interior runner; needs to play with better downhill burst through the line
Creativity falls flat when attempting to elude second-level tacklers
Anticipates contact and will slow his feet rather than accelerate through it
Lack of size and consistent contact aggression could limit yards after contact in pros