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Daniel Lasco, RB
School: California | Conference: PAC 12
College Experience: Senior | Age: 23
Height / Weight: 6-0 / 209 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 4th Round
NFL Comparison: Ryan Matthews
College Statistics
Player Overview
Daniel Lasco was voted team captain two years in a row spanning his junior and senior seasons. Lasco was a leader on offense that featured soon to be top pick Jared Goff. Lasco burst onto the National scene after his Junior season. He posted one of the best statistical rushing and receiving seasons in Cal's history since 2011. Lasco is a solidly built back and plays physically. He is tailor made for a one-cut running system. Lasco has the vision and decisiveness to find an opening and the speed to burst through it. Lasco plays with patience as well sort of biding his time when he's on the run, waiting for blocks to develop and looking for space in the open field. He also has good hands and is a threat catching out of the backfield. Another thing Lasco has going in his favor is his tackle production (26 over his career) in coverage when playing on special teams.
A big concern regarding Lasco is his ability to remain healthy. After coming off his best season his Senior year was unproductive due to nagging hip and ankle injuries. Lasco is the type of back who puts his head down to mow people over. Can he stay healthy in the pros?
Strengths
- Has a couple gears to him and can get to the top one quickly.
- Showed he can produce at workhorse level with over 200 carries and 1000 yards in 2014.
- Nice cutting and side step ability in tight spaces to reestablish a path forward.
- Not afraid to cover the ball and bulldoze someone. Always seems to fall forward.
- Good catching ability out of the backfield.
Weaknesses
- Injuries derailed his chance to prove he can be consistent in his production.
- No elite elusiveness and struggles with yardage if a clear hole doesn't present itself.
- Lack of patience can leave yards on the field. I saw several runs where he was prancing down the sidelines worrying about defenders instead of taking it upfield and making them worry about catching him.
- Lacks fluid and seamless lateral and cutting ability. He is definitely more of a north / south type back.
Let's see his work:
#NFLDraft Keep your eye on @DLasco2 RB Daniel Lasco @CalFootball @CalAthletics @CALCoachDykes.Amazingly impressive scouting,great upside!
— Leigh Steinberg (@leighsteinberg) April 18, 2016
#Slaytics of the 2016 RB class. Daniel Lasco, Dwayne Washington, Darius Jackson, and Derrick Henry all stand out. pic.twitter.com/cBLhzBFjZ3
— Ethan Young (@NFLDrafter) April 16, 2016
Daniel Lasco Versus the World - by @TheHumanHuman https://t.co/GsfTwLFCXP
— Fantasy Douche (@FantasyDouche) April 15, 2016
Per @AaronWilson_NFL, Daniel Lasco will be at the 49ers local Pro Day. Not a surprise. https://t.co/HAS6cRUnQR pic.twitter.com/LmqwXYwnV6
— Niners Nation (@NinersNation) April 6, 2016
Just caught up w Cal RB Daniel Lasco. He'll be working out for the Texans Saturday. Also has workouts with the 49ers and Raiders scheduled.
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) April 5, 2016
Report: Patriots held private workout with Cal running back Daniel Lasco - https://t.co/liS8H48BXL
— Oliver Thomas (@OliverBThomas) March 31, 2016
Is Daniel Lasco the Third Best RB in This Draft Class? @RotoViz: https://t.co/UR6nS7CA0q pic.twitter.com/mWgN5G2Wyr
— Justin Winn (@TheHumanHuman) March 28, 2016
Good stuff from Daniel Lasco here. Burst, vision and agility. https://t.co/7FevsIi0h3
— Terry Lambert (@TLambertFB) March 24, 2016
Colts worked out Cal running back Daniel Lasco https://t.co/hLKMoiwhUB pic.twitter.com/TkIf4D8jDL
— Stampede Blue (@StampedeBlue) March 20, 2016
.@CalFootball RB Daniel Lasco with the quickness! pic.twitter.com/ULgQnJy0h7
— NFL (@NFL) March 18, 2016
Ladies & Gentleman, Cal RB Daniel Lasco. Yes, he goes on to score a touchdown. This guy can play. https://t.co/8k9cCEoWX8
— Joe Marino (@TheJoeMarino) March 5, 2016
Combine Results
PRO DAY RESULTS
3-cone: 6.84 seconds
Short shuttle: 4.13 seconds
How He Would Fit on the Redskins
Daniel Lasco has looked good and healthy all offseason including at the Shrine game and Combine. Lasco's challenge will be proving to an NFL team that his hip and ankle issues are behind him and that he can once again become an high volume physical running back. I really do see a lot of Ryan Matthew's in Lasco's game and that may not be impressive to some who are looking for a clear-cut starter in the running back the Redskins select. It is endearing though if we are talking about a back that can participate and produce in a time-share which I think is the path forward for Lasco. He also brings additional value in the meantime for the team that drafts him as he contributed as a gunner on special teams at Cal and could move into that role immediately in the NFL.
I think the Redskins will draft a running back to compliment Matt Jones this year. It makes sense that the Skins will be looking for a big and powerful back to take some of the workload of Jones from time to time. If Lasco is healthy I could see him being an option in the middle rounds for the Redskins.