If this is your first time hearing the name, Lan Larison, you’re not alone. Larison was a running back at FCS school UC Davis and put up some eye-popping numbers in 2024. Helping lead the Aggies to the FCS Playoffs and a 1st round win, Larison finished the season with 1465 yards on the ground and 847 yards receiving, to go along with 23 total TDs. While the numbers are great, it’s the tape that shines. Larison shows vision, breakaway speed, wiggle in the open field, and his one-handed catches and hurdling over defenders while staying in stride are stunning.

Larison was, by far, the most productive running back in the nation in 2024 and would have been showcased at one of the Shrine or Senior Bowl, and at the combine, except for an ankle injury in the FCS Playoff. Larison had surgery which put off his coming out party, until his March 31 Pro-Day.

Larison is measured at 6′, 215 lbs, and managed to show off elite athleticism in front of NFL coaches and scouts. Posting a 9.63 RAS, which would place him 5th in he class, ahead of Omarion Hampton and TreVeyon Henderson, Larison put on a show. He put up 21 reps on the bench press which would have been 2nd at the Combine. His 4.46 40-time was faster than Hampton and Raheim Sanders, among others. His vertical jump was ahead of Tahj Brooks, Trevor Etienne, and Dylan Sampson, a 10′ broad jump landed further than Brooks and Ollie Gordon, and his 4.18 shuttle time would have placed 2nd among RBs at the Combine.

According to Sumer Sports, after age and weight, the three biggest correlated metrics to NFL production for RBs are 3-Cone, Shuttle, and Broad Jump. Larison excels at all of the metrics except age. Larison’s biggest red flags are his draft age, 23, and the fact that he was in the FCS. These red flags, however, contribute to his value. As a last-round dart throw in your rookie drafts and in FastDraft Origins, Larison presents with league-winning athleticism and production, with a team willing to give him a shot on Day 3.

Author: Brendon Booth (@bigbonededFFB)