The Las Vegas Raiders made their sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft when they selected running back Dylan Laube out of New Hampshire at No. 208 overall.
Las Vegas didn't have a major need at the running back position going into this draft, but they could use more bodies for competition moving forward. Laube gives them another depth option behind starter Zamir White and top backup Alexander Mattison.
Here's more on Laube, per the scouting report of Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:
Do-it-all small-school prospect with versatility and production that could create a roster advantage for him in the future. Laube's pro potential will likely be tied to how a team uses him. While he can be an efficient zone-scheme runner, he lacks the sudden burst and elusiveness needed as a pro. However, he's a very capable pass-catcher with the ability to run a variety of routes out of the backfield or from the slot. While Laube won't blow NFL teams away as a runner, his potential to return kicks and compete for a role on third downs should give him a leg up in a battle for a roster spot.
And the reaction:
Raiders RB Dylan Laube's pass-catching ability will cause problems ⚡️
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) April 27, 2024
🎥: @scoutdnfl pic.twitter.com/QtIf4fUP95 https://t.co/sjSLefwsPn
Hey Raider Nation:
— John “Draft” Vogel (@DraftVogel) April 27, 2024
Your new RB Dylan Laube - certified slot fade freak. @sickpodraiders @dylan_laube pic.twitter.com/HAYat98Da9
At New Hampshire, Laube took 34 punt returns for 426 yards and two touchdowns and 90 kickoff returns for 2,207 yards and two touchdowns. https://t.co/o4lphFRyED
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) April 27, 2024
Dylan Laube is 1st running back taken by #Raiders in 6th round since Latavius Murray in 2013
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) April 27, 2024
Laube averaged nearly 1,500 all-purpose yards over four campaigns, scoring 46 total touchdowns -- 4 on kick returns. https://t.co/tJKYOjT0Dq
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) April 27, 2024
Welcome To The ONLY Nation @dylan_laube ☠️☠️☠️ https://t.co/AFcj1GHJ5E
— 🦅MaddMaxx🦅 (@CrosbyMaxx) April 27, 2024
Dylan Laube adds needed depth to the Raiders RB room 🏴☠️
— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) April 27, 2024
He is a workhorse running back for the New Hampshire Wildcats. He will not only line up in the backfield but sees significant snaps as a slot receiver. Laube played in 46 career games with 25 starts across his career. He… https://t.co/Hbj7vYCsOj pic.twitter.com/SYwp045hgz
After this selection, the Raiders have two more picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, with both coming in the seventh round (Nos. 223 and 229).