Myles Gaskin NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Miami Dolphins' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Super-productive runner with developed vision, instincts and patience.

—Excellent receiver out of the backfield with soft, natural hands and a defined ability as a route-runner. Understands space and angles.

—Shows no fear as a runner or blocker; does a good job lowering his pads to take on tacklers and is willing to stand and fight against pass-rushers.

—Has enough burst to turn the corner and find daylight.

—Tape shows a natural runner with quick movements and good agility.

WEAKNESSES

—Undersized back that fails to meet NFL thresholds for starting back size (5'9", 205 lbs); extra small hands at 8¾" and sub-30" arms.

—Timed speed (4.58s) was very bad for a small back generally categorized as a scatback; agility drills were also substandard for his size.

—Not a valuable runner between the tackles. Doesn't seek out tight running lanes and has no power or pop to his game.

—A non-dynamic runner; where the path dictates, he goes. Doesn't plan moves on defenders.

—Sub-package runner who will struggle to outrun defenses or find space in the NFL.

OVERALL

If drafted for a third-down role, Myles Gaskin could have success in the pros. Teams that look at him must be willing to accept what he is and what he isn't. He isn't Tarik Cohen but is an average-athlete runner with good hands and a durable, consistent profile.

GRADE: 5.69 (ROUND 5 - BACKUP CALIBER)

PRO COMPARISON: Giovani Bernard