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2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: UC Davis RB Lan Larison

From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on UC Davis running back Lan Larison.

#3 LAN LARISON, RB, UC DAVIS (SR) – 5112, 215 lbs.

Measurements

Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Lan Larison 5112/215 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A

The Good

— Good size and athleticism
— Versatility – runner receiver, wildcat QB, kick returner, gunner
— Good vision and patience as a runner
— Best as a one-cut, downhill runner
— Finishes forward when running behind his pads; good contact balance
— Reads blockers well and sets them up in space
— Comfortable as receiver, natural pass catcher
— Good route runner, crisp breaks, keeps his speed
— Strong special teams potential

The Bad

— Not a good fit for outside zone scheme
— Less effective running parallel to line of scrimmage (outside zone)
— Pad level gets high occasionally
— Ball security – 4 fumbles in 2024
— Contested catches not a strong point
— Long speed will be adequate at next level
— Room to add play strength
— Pass protection needs overall improvement

Bio

— Career: 641 carries, 3,634 yards, 41 TD, 5.