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2016 NFL Draft: 6 running backs Patriots should consider

By Connor Fulton

Sep 19, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back C.J. Prosise (20) carries the ball for a 91 yard touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back C.J. Prosise (20) carries the ball for a 91 yard touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports /
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2016 NFL Draft Daniel Lasco
Sep 12, 2015; Berkeley, CA, USA; California Golden Bears running back Daniel Lasco (2) runs the ball against San Diego State Aztecs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

Boasting insane athleticism, Lasco led Shrine Bowl participants with 52 yards on just three carries, displaying to scouts the breakaway speed that made him so lethal in college.

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Lasco offers some of the best initial burst and quickness of the 2016 NFL Draft running back class. And here’s the thing: he could stand to add another 10 pounds or so to his 6-foot frame and it wouldn’t hinder that speed, only making him more of a threatening ball carrier in the NFL.

Here’s a look at Lasco’s highlights:

When he’s not taking handoffs, Lasco does a good job in pass protection, squaring up blitzes. He also holds his own as a downfield blocker.

While certainly not the top running back prospect on this list, Lasco should still be on the Patriots’ radar in the 2016 NFL Draft.

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Daniel Lasco

6-foot, 209 pounds, California

Projected round: 4

Boasting insane athleticism, Lasco led Shrine Bowl participants with 52 yards on just three carries, displaying to scouts the breakaway speed that made him so lethal in college.

MUST-READ: Quick thoughts on Pot Roast signing

Lasco offers some of the best initial burst and quickness of the 2016 NFL Draft running back class. And here’s the thing: he could stand to add another 10 pounds or so to his 6-foot frame and it wouldn’t hinder that speed, only making him more of a threatening ball carrier in the NFL.

Here’s a look at Lasco’s highlights:

When he’s not taking handoffs, Lasco does a good job in pass protection, squaring up blitzes. He also holds his own as a downfield blocker.

While certainly not the top running back prospect on this list, Lasco should still be on the Patriots’ radar in the 2016 NFL Draft.

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