From seventh-round pick to seven-season NFL career
Myles Gaskin’s NFL journey has officially reached an unexpected turning point. At 29, the former Miami Dolphins running back is stepping away after seven seasons in the league.
His career took him from a seventh-round draft pick to multiple NFL teams. His final chapter also came with a memorable connection to his hometown.
A seven-season NFL career ends
Gaskin’s retirement closes a career spanning seven NFL seasons from 2019 through 2025. He appeared in 47 regular-season games and made 17 starts during that period.
According to NFL career statistics, Gaskin finished with 367 rushing attempts for 1,360 yards and seven touchdowns. He also recorded 102 receptions for 712 yards and six receiving touchdowns.
Miami drafted Gaskin in 2019
The Miami Dolphins selected Gaskin in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was the 234th overall selection after completing his college career at Washington.
Gaskin spent his first four NFL seasons with Miami from 2019 through 2022. The Dolphins became his longest NFL stop, and he led the team in rushing during both 2020 and 2021.
His best NFL stretch came in Miami
Gaskin produced his strongest NFL statistical seasons in 2020 and 2021 with Miami. In 2020, he rushed for 584 yards and added 388 receiving yards in 10 games.
In 2021, Gaskin played all 17 games and led Miami with 612 rushing yards. He also caught 49 passes for 234 yards and scored seven total touchdowns that season.
Gaskin became a two-way contributor
Gaskin’s Miami production extended beyond rushing, as he was regularly involved in the passing game. His 2020 season included 41 receptions for 388 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
In 2021, he added 49 receptions, 234 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. Across his NFL career, Gaskin finished with 1,360 rushing yards and 712 receiving yards.
His NFL opportunities became limited
After his productive seasons in Miami, Gaskin’s playing opportunities decreased. He appeared in four games with the Dolphins in 2022, then bounced between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings in 2023 before returning to Minnesota’s roster for five games in 2024, recording three rushing attempts for minus-one yard and one reception for 11 yards that season.
Gaskin also joined the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad in December 2024 after Minnesota released him, though he never appeared in a game for Jacksonville. He remained on the move into 2025, signing with the Baltimore Ravens that August before eventually landing with the Seattle Seahawks.
Seattle became his final NFL stop
Gaskin joined the Seattle Seahawks during the 2025 season after spending part of the year outside the organization. He ultimately appeared in one regular-season game for his hometown team.
On November 30, 2025, Seattle defeated Minnesota 26-0, and Gaskin carried three times for six yards. Those three rushing attempts became his final NFL carries before retirement.
His final season included a Super Bowl win
Gaskin spent part of Seattle’s 2025 season with the Seahawks, who went on to win Super Bowl LX. Seattle defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 on February 8, 2026, to claim the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship.
Gaskin played one regular-season game before being released from Seattle’s practice squad on December 13, 2025.
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Washington shaped his football career
Before entering the NFL, Gaskin became a major contributor at the University of Washington. He played four seasons for the Huskies and finished his college career as the program’s leading rusher.
Washington lists Gaskin with 5,323 career rushing yards and 62 total touchdowns. He also became the first player in Pac-12 history to record four consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons.
His college production led to the NFL
Gaskin rushed for more than 1,200 yards in each of his four seasons at Washington. His consistent production established him as one of the program’s most productive running backs.
Despite that college résumé, Gaskin remained available until the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Miami selected him 234th overall, beginning his professional career as a late-round pick.
Gaskin finished with 13 total NFL touchdowns
Gaskin finished with 13 total NFL touchdowns. Gaskin’s final NFL statistics show contributions as both a runner and receiver, with seven rushing touchdowns and six receiving touchdowns across 47 regular-season games.
His career totals included 2,072 yards from scrimmage, combining 1,360 rushing yards with 712 receiving yards, along with five kickoff returns for 89 yards.
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He retired with his final NFL snaps in Seattle
Gaskin’s retirement announcement thanked the teams, coaches, teammates, fans, and family members connected to his football career. He specifically thanked Seattle for allowing him to play his final snaps at home.
His final NFL game came against Minnesota in November 2025, when he rushed three times for six yards. He now leaves professional football at 29 after seven NFL seasons.
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Gaskin says he wants to help the next generation
In his retirement message, Gaskin said he intends to give what football taught him to younger players. He described his seven professional seasons as the fulfillment of a childhood dream.
Gaskin’s NFL career officially ended after the 2025 season, with his final statistics recorded by the league. His retirement marks the conclusion of a seven-season journey from Washington standout to NFL veteran.
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