INITIAL DISCOVERY

Laughery immediately displayed quick feet, allowing him to change direction in tight areas. He showed flashes of decisive running, along with good intensity and passion for the game. Although a good athlete rather than a great one, his natural football instincts and competitive mentality warranted a closer evaluation.

STRENGTHS

• Laughery possesses quick feet and deceptive hips, allowing him to change direction suddenly in tight areas.
• He's an instinctive runner who creates hidden yardage through immediate improvisation and natural movement.
• He displays good balance and a quick jump cut, assisting him at avoiding defenders and locating daylight in congested areas.
• He's a fearless runner between the hashes, displaying good competitive toughness and intensity.
• He shows flashes of decisive running, quickly identifying and attacking available running lanes.
• He possesses a natural ability to avoid unnecessary contact from approaching defenders.
• He displays good functional strength for his size, frequently finishing runs leaning forward after contact.
• He's a willing competitor in pass protection, showing no hesitation engaging with much larger defenders.
• He's occasionally deployed outside at receiver, offering potential positional versatility.

WEAKNESSES

• Laughery would benefit from additional weight and strength to prepare for the physical demands of the NFL. Added strength could improve his ability to generate yardage after contact and help him withstand repeated physical punishment.
• He lacks the first-step explosion desired from an NFL running back, contributing to his projected position change to Multi-Back.
• He doesn't consistently generate the explosion or power needed through initial contact with defenders, further limiting his projection as a conventional running back.
• He needs to eliminate unnecessary lateral movement and attack available running lanes with greater urgency.
• He possesses decent speed but lacks the home-run speed to consistently generate explosive gains.

INJURY HISTORY

2023 — Missed three games due to an undisclosed injury.

PLAYER SUMMARY

During the second game evaluated, it became apparent that Laughery's best opportunity at the next level may require a position change from running back to Multi-Back (MB), where his natural instincts, quick feet, versatility, and physical mentality could be better utilized.

In this role, Laughery could be deployed from multiple positions, including slot receiver, wide receiver, and running back. His running background could benefit him on pre-snap motion, handoffs, passes into the flat, and underneath or intermediate routes. He could also receive occasional carries from the backfield. His quick feet, change-of-direction ability, and fearless mentality suggest potential as a punt returner, although his ability to handle those responsibilities would need evaluation.

Laughery projects as a potential priority UDFA signing for an NFL organization willing to develop him into a specialized offensive weapon. His limited explosion, need for additional strength, and unproven receiving skills create legitimate projection concerns. Most importantly, his development would require a coaching staff with the vision and commitment to utilize his abilities in multiple situations.

Despite those uncertainties, Laughery's football instincts, competitive toughness, and versatility make him an intriguing developmental prospect. He's worth bringing into training camp to compete for a 53-man roster spot, with the practice squad providing another avenue for continued development. His potential reward could justify the investment for an organization prepared to develop his Multi-Back role.

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