Vegas baby, Vegas! Those words that were made famous by Vince Vaughn in Swingers now have a totally different meaning for Westhampton's own Dylan Laube. That's because Laube was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend and his NFL dream has become a reality.
Laube seems like the perfect fit for the Raiders as a pass catching threat out of the backfield, and really he is THE pass catching threat at running back in this draft class. Laube received the 3rd best grade among RBs in this class by Pro Football Focus and that was low according to many scouts. Laube is a low to the ground runner, who has tremendous balance and quick feet. The Raiders are a team that have traditionally used versatile running backs and head coach Antonio Pierce is no exception.
The Westhampton Beach High School product led the FCS in all-purpose yards in 2022 (194.3) and 2023 (209.5). He ended with 43 total touchdowns in just 46 games played in his college career. He displayed these skills in every game, but he once had 295 receiving yards in a single game, showing what a threat he can be at the next level.
Laube has had comps of Austin Ekeler and Darren Sproles for his great hands and elusiveness. The Raider fan base were immediately energized and many were quick to point out his special teams pedigree as well. He was named CAA Special Teams Player of the Year. He is the first player to be drafted from the University of New Hampshire since defensive tackle Jared Smith in 2013 and despite being from a small school he has big aspirations with the Raiders. Laube said "I can't wait to get to camp, to get to Vegas, to win games and win a Super Bowl. I am so freakin' excited."