28-04-2025
Patriots UDFA running back goes viral for old steer wrestling clips
Patriots UDFA running back goes viral for old steer wrestling clips
New England Patriots undrafted rookie running back Lan Larison got more attention than just for his mustache on Monday.
An old game video featuring the former UC Davis standout's steer wrestling clips resurfaced on social media. It came up during an ESPN 2 broadcast of the Aggies' football game against Montana.
Steer wrestling is when a cowboy on horseback races alongside a steer, jumps from the horse and attempts to wrestle the steer to the ground as quickly as possible.
"In high school, he was the No. 1 steer wrestler in the entire United States. Here's some footage. You want to talk about an athlete," said the ESPN 2 commentator.
Larison was one of the best players in FCS football with three First-Team All-Big Sky nods and a Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year award in 2023.
Last season, he had 284 carries for 1,465 yards and 17 touchdowns, along with 62 receptions for 847 yards and six touchdowns. After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, he agreed to sign with the Patriots.
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