From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Michigan RB Hassan Haskins.
#25 – Hassan Haskins/RB Michigan – 6016, 228 lbs.
Combine Attendee/Senior Bowl Invite (Did Not Attend)
Measurements
| Hassan Haskins | 6016/228 | 9 1/4 | 31 3/4 | 75 3/4 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| N/A | N/A | 27 |
The Good
— NFL size and looks the part, well-built runner
— Despite unusual height, runs with low pad level
— Strong runner who finishes on contact with consistent leg drive, able to routinely fall forward and earn YAC
— Shows lateral quickness, able to jump-cut and find the lane down a gap, able to press hole and make defenders miss, short-area quickness
— Sets up his runs well and shows patience to follow his blocks and let picture in front of him develop
— Nose for goal line/first down-marker and does well in short-yardage situations, brought in as team’s hammer in “gotta have it” situations
— Excellent pass protector, routinely stands up blitzers and, shows want-to and technique to keep his eyes up and keep good posture on his blocks
— Physical, aggressive player who takes prides in chip blocks and able to knock pass rushers off their feet
— Productive player, showed up in big games, and was asked to be clear lead runner in school
— Shows soft hands out of the backfield and occasionally asked to split out wide, shows comfort as a basic route runner and playing in space as a receiver
— Experienced and effective special teamer
— Well-rounded game overall and display a strong football IQ
— Minor experience as a Wildcat QB
— Not a dynamic athlete and lacks burst and explosion, struggles to get to the edge and did his damage between the tackles
— Lacks wiggle and space and normally runs through, not around
— Isn’t much of a threat after-the-catch
— Won’t be a big-play guy at the NFL
— Does not have long speed to finish runs
— Has good leg drive and lean but lacks overwhelming power
— Didn’t have a lot of college receptions and wasn’t always used in passing situations
— NFL upside is limited and unlikely to be a #1 back
— 22 career starts for Michigan
— Career: 452 carries, 2324 yards (5.