In an exciting turn of events for the University of New Hampshire (UNH) football program, star running back Dylan Laube has made history by becoming the first Wildcat player to be drafted into the NFL in over 10 years. The Las Vegas Raiders selected Laube as the 208th overall pick in the sixth round of the recent NFL draft held on Saturday.

UNH has a storied football tradition, but the program has seen a drought in NFL draft picks in recent years. With Laube's selection, the university celebrates its first player making it to the professional league since defensive tackle Jared Smith was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2013.

The selection of Laube by the Las Vegas Raiders marks a significant achievement for the running back and a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication to the game. Laube has consistently delivered outstanding performances, leading the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision in all-purpose yards for the past two years.

In the 2023 season, Laube recorded a remarkable feat, accumulating over 2,000 all-purpose yards and scoring 18 touchdowns. His outstanding performance on the field even earned him a place as a finalist for the prestigious Walter Payton Award in the same year.

Since 1961, when UNH first entered college football, only 13 players from the university have been drafted into the NFL. Laube now joins this prestigious group of athletes, carrying the hopes and dreams of the UNH community as he embarks on his professional football journey with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The selection of Laube not only highlights his talent and hard work but also showcases the quality of the UNH football program that has shaped him into the player he is today. As the first Wildcat player in over a decade to earn an NFL draft selection, Laube's achievement will undoubtedly inspire future generations of UNH athletes and elevate the program's reputation.

Excitement and anticipation surround Dylan Laube's transition from the UNH Wildcats to the Las Vegas Raiders. Football fans eagerly await seeing him showcase his skills on the professional stage and contribute to the success of his new team.