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2016 NFL Draft Player Profiles: California RB Daniel Lasco

As you should know by now, our attention has now shifted to the 2016 NFL Draft as it relates to the prospects. From now until the draft takes place, we hope to profile as many draft prospects as we possibly can for you. Most of these player profiles will be centered around prospects the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have interest in.

Breakdown of Cal runner Daniel Lasco.

#2 – Daniel Lasco/RB California: 6002, 209

The Good

– Excellent balance, keeps his feet
– Churns his feet through tacklers, refuses to go down on first contact
– Tight spin move
– Gains ground quickly on swing passes
– Lowers head, bulls through low tacklers
– Explosive first steps, gains ground quickly

The Bad

– Needs to keep ball in outside hand
– Has difficulty picking up blitz protection schemes (takes incorrect steps), and Cal doesn’t run many pro concepts
– Too often uninvolved in blitz pickup
– Can be too complacent and patient waiting for blocks to arrive
– Vision isn’t always complete, will miss lurking defenders

Bio

– Combine results: 4.