The New England Patriots picked up a couple of interesting undrafted free agents, and while wide receiver Efton Chism II is generating most of the buzz, there is another playmaker who may just have a real chance of making the Patriots' roster: running back Lan Larison.
During the seventh round of the NFL draft, some players are hoping not to hear their names called. That's because those players know there are multiple teams interested in signing them as undrafted rookies, and those players can often negotiate better contracts than seventh-round draft picks get.
The New England Patriots' 2025 NFL Draft class has been generally lauded, as the Patriots were able to fill a bunch of significant needs while also assembling some impressive talent.
As usual, it wasn't long after Day Three of the 2025 NFL Draft before news of undrafted free agents signing with various teams began to surface rapidly.
UC Davis running back Lan Larison has been a force as a runner and receiver in his time with the Aggies, but how does his full scouting report look? More 2025 NFL Draft Profiles 6’0” 215 lbs Player Background: Lan Larison graduated from Vallvue HS in Idaho as a two-star recruit in the 2020 class.
In the 2024 NFL Draft, 12 FCS players were selected, and an average of 14.5 are drafted each year. FCS prospects are particularly difficult to project, but these players get drafted, make rosters, and develop into good NFL starters, so they’re worth evaluating.