2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Khalan Laborn, RB, Marshall

Khalan Laborn is one of the top RBs in college football this season, amassing 851 yards in 6 games so far. Hula Bowl scout Bryan Ault breaks down Laborn as an NFL Draft Prospect in this article.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Khalan Laborn
School (Code)	WVMA
DOB, Class Yr	SR.
Height, Weight	5110, 212
40 Yd Dash	4.46e
Arms, Hands
Position/Depth	RB/Starter
Honors/Captainship
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	VANO, LASW
Scout Name / Date	Bryan Ault / 10-14-2022

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	158 ATT, 851 YDS, 10 TDs, 10 REC, 67 YDS (so far)
2021	N/A
2020	N/A
2019	63 ATT, 297 YDS, 4 TDs, 1 REC, 37 YDS
2018	2 GP, 1 REC, 37 YDS, 3 KO RETURNS, 64 YDS
2017	Redshirt

Player Summary:

RB starter. Got picked up in the transfer portal after being dismissed from Florida State’s program in 2019; did not play in 2020 or 2021. Has a slight upper body frame, but thick, balled-up calves. Above-average RB who needs to become more explosive. Is a good, willing, and physical blocker in pass protection; can hit oncoming rushers like a linebacker surprisingly well. Generally does a good job of staying square to the LOS and keeping himself in position to change direction. As an inside runner, he is good; lowers his shoulder and finishes forward on contact, gets positive yards in short-yardage, and keeps a low pad level around the goal line. As an outside runner out in space, he is average; had a good run in his touchdown v. Norfolk St. where he ran through tackles, but doesn’t display that consistently. Has below-average speed and would like to see him develop burst and explosiveness through the hole. Has several runs that are blocked for him which a good tailback would take to the house, but only gets 10-15 yards. Not a home-run threat who exhibits top-end speed, initial quickness, acceleration, or burst. Average vision – will occasionally choose the wrong open holes and get wrapped up. Not used as a receiver in the games viewed.

Scheme Fit:

RB.

Power Statement:

Khalon is having a strong 2022 season so far. I would like to see him develop speed and explosiveness outside the tackles; he adds value because he is good in pass protection and is also a good inside runner.