Strengths: Highly intelligent and quick to diagnose … understands football geometry and he doesn’t misjudge angles … short-area quickness to cleanly redirect his momentum … excellent closing burst vs. the run … controlled tackler, squaring his target, staying low and finishing with strong hands … accurate strike zone to create stopping power at contact … fearless and willingly sticks his nose in the fire … maneuvers through congestion without creating a 12-car pile-up … active blitzer … physical to the ball in coverage … extra effort and toughing out injuries are standard for him … double-digit starts each of his three seasons in college.
Weaknesses: Good play speed, but not twitchy and lacks elite range … needs to improve his pedal and transition technique … more of a battering ram downhill and needs to better use his hands to work off contact … didn’t play in the Rose Bowl after suffering a hip injury in the Pac-12 Championship Game (Dec. 2018); suffered a hairline fracture in his left hand (March 2016).
Summary: A three-year starter at Washington, Rapp was a versatile chess piece in the middle of the field for the Huskies, lining up at linebacker, nickel and both safety spots throughout his career. When drafted, he will be the second (and likely the highest) Chinese-American selected in the NFL Draft (OL Ed Wang was a fifth-rounder in 2010 and played four seasons in the NFL). Rapp is one of the “smartest guys I’ve ever coached,” according to Huskies defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and his instincts and intelligence are the first traits that stand out on film. He is always in chase mode (doesn’t know how to turn it off) and won’t make mental mistakes. Overall, there are better athletes in this safety class, but Rapp’s smarts, toughness vs. the run and ability to handle coverage responsibilities make him a high-floor prospect, projecting as a long-term NFL starting safety.
Highly intelligent, quick to diagnose, understands football geometry...
Gaskin is not listed amongst the top 10 (which is what these lists are). Someone asked about Gaskin after such a storied and productive career at UW.
Brugler's response:
Production is awesome, but NFL teams don't draft production. They draft traits. And Gaskin's lack of run power is an issue for several teams. He reminds me some of Gio Bernard and can be a valuable complimentary piece. Gaskin would have been included if this list was top-15.
I don't get this. Every draft expert is looking at gaskin's hieght and weight and assume he sucks. If they straight up said he was too small I would be accept that. But they always phrase it like he is slow or weak. He is neither of those.
He's slightly bigger than Bryce Love who a lot of guys had going at the bottom of the 1st/top of the 2nd before the bowl game.
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN 5092 205 8 3/4 29 1/2 71 1/8 4.58 2.68 1.58 35 1/2 09’10” 4.27 7.19 24
Strengths: Sweet feet to make lateral cuts and quickly regain his speed…follows his blocks well with plus vision to gracefully pick his holes…skillfully uses fake steps and patience to allow pursuit to fly past him…speed to win the corner and threaten space…dangerous player at the second level with his juke quickness…willing to drop his pads and take on blitzers in pass pro…reliable hands and ball skills to compete tough catches…only three fumbles over 1,010 career offensive touches…sky-high football and personal character and helped shape the program’s culture (Huskies head coach Chris Petersen: “He’s a rare player, rare person.”)…leaves Washington with numerous school records including career rushing yards (5,323) and rushing touchdowns (57) – both rank third-best in Pac-12 history.
Weaknesses: Undersized frame and build for the position – will likely never hit 200 pounds on the scale…more likely to bounce runs outside than pound through creases inside…limited physicality…too many examples of his legs going dead at contact…get-in-the-way blocker but struggles to anchor and won’t stonewall any NFL rushers…tread is worn down with 1,010 career touches on offense…had a durable college career but missed two games as a senior with a right shoulder injury (October 2018).
Summary: A four-year starter at Washington, Gaskin quickly established himself as the heart and soul of the Huskies’ offense early in his career, becoming the first player in Pac-12 history to rush for 1,000-plus yards in four seasons. He is only the second player in FBS history to reach 1,200-plus rushing yards in four straight years, joining Ron Dayne. While he benefited from a strong offensive line, Gaskin shows a natural feel with the ball in his hands to pick through the defense. He is a competitive runner and solid pass catcher, but he isn’t powerful and will struggle to block NFL rushers. Overall, Gaskin makes quick reads and keeps his feet and vision on the same page to anticipate and avoid obstacles, but his lack of build and finesse run style limit his NFL ceiling, similar to Giovani Bernard.
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN 5092 205 8 3/4 29 1/2 71 1/8 4.58 2.68 1.58 35 1/2 09’10” 4.27 7.19 24
Strengths: Sweet feet to make lateral cuts and quickly regain his speed…follows his blocks well with plus vision to gracefully pick his holes…skillfully uses fake steps and patience to allow pursuit to fly past him…speed to win the corner and threaten space…dangerous player at the second level with his juke quickness…willing to drop his pads and take on blitzers in pass pro…reliable hands and ball skills to compete tough catches…only three fumbles over 1,010 career offensive touches…sky-high football and personal character and helped shape the program’s culture (Huskies head coach Chris Petersen: “He’s a rare player, rare person.”)…leaves Washington with numerous school records including career rushing yards (5,323) and rushing touchdowns (57) – both rank third-best in Pac-12 history.
Weaknesses: Undersized frame and build for the position – will likely never hit 200 pounds on the scale…more likely to bounce runs outside than pound through creases inside…limited physicality…too many examples of his legs going dead at contact…get-in-the-way blocker but struggles to anchor and won’t stonewall any NFL rushers…tread is worn down with 1,010 career touches on offense…had a durable college career but missed two games as a senior with a right shoulder injury (October 2018).
Summary: A four-year starter at Washington, Gaskin quickly established himself as the heart and soul of the Huskies’ offense early in his career, becoming the first player in Pac-12 history to rush for 1,000-plus yards in four seasons. He is only the second player in FBS history to reach 1,200-plus rushing yards in four straight years, joining Ron Dayne. While he benefited from a strong offensive line, Gaskin shows a natural feel with the ball in his hands to pick through the defense. He is a competitive runner and solid pass catcher, but he isn’t powerful and will struggle to block NFL rushers. Overall, Gaskin makes quick reads and keeps his feet and vision on the same page to anticipate and avoid obstacles, but his lack of build and finesse run style limit his NFL ceiling, similar to Giovani Bernard.
Summary: A four-star recruit out of high school, Jake Browning set national high school records for touchdowns in a season (91 in 2014) and career (229 in three seasons), earning California Player of the Year honors as a junior and senior. He signed with Washington over Alabama (where his Folsom teammate Jonah Williams committed) and was a four-year starter (53 starts) with a Pac-12 record 39 wins. Browning leaves UW with numerous school records, including career passing yards (12,296). He operated out of a pro-style offense and his best trait is his touch, dropping the ball in with a parachute. Browning’s lack of a power arm routinely reveals itself on tape and he plays timid when the pocket starts to crumble, dropping his eyes and holding the ball too long.
Overall, Browning appeared to peak as a college sophomore and while he offers NFL maturity and moxie, his below-average poise and physical traits lower his ceiling, projecting as a better pro coach than player.
Finally someone discusses: plays timid when the pocket starts to crumble, and his below-average poise.
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN 5092 205 8 3/4 29 1/2 71 1/8 4.58 2.68 1.58 35 1/2 09’10” 4.27 7.19 24
Strengths: Sweet feet to make lateral cuts and quickly regain his speed…follows his blocks well with plus vision to gracefully pick his holes…skillfully uses fake steps and patience to allow pursuit to fly past him…speed to win the corner and threaten space…dangerous player at the second level with his juke quickness…willing to drop his pads and take on blitzers in pass pro…reliable hands and ball skills to compete tough catches…only three fumbles over 1,010 career offensive touches…sky-high football and personal character and helped shape the program’s culture (Huskies head coach Chris Petersen: “He’s a rare player, rare person.”)…leaves Washington with numerous school records including career rushing yards (5,323) and rushing touchdowns (57) – both rank third-best in Pac-12 history.
Weaknesses: Undersized frame and build for the position – will likely never hit 200 pounds on the scale…more likely to bounce runs outside than pound through creases inside…limited physicality…too many examples of his legs going dead at contact…get-in-the-way blocker but struggles to anchor and won’t stonewall any NFL rushers…tread is worn down with 1,010 career touches on offense…had a durable college career but missed two games as a senior with a right shoulder injury (October 2018).
Summary: A four-year starter at Washington, Gaskin quickly established himself as the heart and soul of the Huskies’ offense early in his career, becoming the first player in Pac-12 history to rush for 1,000-plus yards in four seasons. He is only the second player in FBS history to reach 1,200-plus rushing yards in four straight years, joining Ron Dayne. While he benefited from a strong offensive line, Gaskin shows a natural feel with the ball in his hands to pick through the defense. He is a competitive runner and solid pass catcher, but he isn’t powerful and will struggle to block NFL rushers. Overall, Gaskin makes quick reads and keeps his feet and vision on the same page to anticipate and avoid obstacles, but his lack of build and finesse run style limit his NFL ceiling, similar to Giovani Bernard.
WTF? Are they watching the same dude I did for the last four years? I always thought MMFG was a baller between the tackles and was a master at getting tough yards when the O-line didn't open holes for him. Dead legs? GTFO with that. Miles always got the extra two yards after contact. Strongly disagree. MMFG will carve out a career similar to Quizz Rodgers. A nice back that can spell your starter and catch passes out of the backfield on third downs. They both ran similar 40's and have very comparable skill sets. Oh and BTW the site this fag writes for has Gaskin listed at 205 lbs. Thats some Ballz level research.
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19. Myles Gaskin, Washington (5-9, 205)
Lynnwood, Wash. (O’Dea), Senior, 2/15/1997 (age 22.20)
Grade: 5th-6th Round
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5092 205 8 3/4 29 1/2 71 1/8 4.58 2.68 1.58 35 1/2 09’10” 4.27 7.19 24
Strengths: Sweet feet to make lateral cuts and quickly regain his speed…follows his blocks well with plus vision to gracefully pick his holes…skillfully uses fake steps and patience to allow pursuit to fly past him…speed to win the corner and threaten space…dangerous player at the second level with his juke quickness…willing to drop his pads and take on blitzers in pass pro…reliable hands and ball skills to compete tough catches…only three fumbles over 1,010 career offensive touches…sky-high football and personal character and helped shape the program’s culture (Huskies head coach Chris Petersen: “He’s a rare player, rare person.”)…leaves Washington with numerous school records including career rushing yards (5,323) and rushing touchdowns (57) – both rank third-best in Pac-12 history.
Weaknesses: Undersized frame and build for the position – will likely never hit 200 pounds on the scale…more likely to bounce runs outside than pound through creases inside…limited physicality…too many examples of his legs going dead at contact…get-in-the-way blocker but struggles to anchor and won’t stonewall any NFL rushers…tread is worn down with 1,010 career touches on offense…had a durable college career but missed two games as a senior with a right shoulder injury (October 2018).
Summary: A four-year starter at Washington, Gaskin quickly established himself as the heart and soul of the Huskies’ offense early in his career, becoming the first player in Pac-12 history to rush for 1,000-plus yards in four seasons. He is only the second player in FBS history to reach 1,200-plus rushing yards in four straight years, joining Ron Dayne. While he benefited from a strong offensive line, Gaskin shows a natural feel with the ball in his hands to pick through the defense. He is a competitive runner and solid pass catcher, but he isn’t powerful and will struggle to block NFL rushers. Overall, Gaskin makes quick reads and keeps his feet and vision on the same page to anticipate and avoid obstacles, but his lack of build and finesse run style limit his NFL ceiling, similar to Giovani Bernard.
17. Jake Browning, Washington (6-2, 211)
Folsom, Calif. (Folsom), Senior, 4/11/1996 (age 23.05)
Summary: A four-star recruit out of high school, Jake Browning set national high school records for touchdowns in a season (91 in 2014) and career (229 in three seasons), earning California Player of the Year honors as a junior and senior. He signed with Washington over Alabama (where his Folsom teammate Jonah Williams committed) and was a four-year starter (53 starts) with a Pac-12 record 39 wins. Browning leaves UW with numerous school records, including career passing yards (12,296). He operated out of a pro-style offense and his best trait is his touch, dropping the ball in with a parachute. Browning’s lack of a power arm routinely reveals itself on tape and he plays timid when the pocket starts to crumble, dropping his eyes and holding the ball too long.
Overall, Browning appeared to peak as a college sophomore and while he offers NFL maturity and moxie, his below-average poise and physical traits lower his ceiling, projecting as a better pro coach than player.
Finally someone discusses: plays timid when the pocket starts to crumble, and his below-average poise.