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College coach knew Patriots were 'perfect' match for promising rookie UDFA
UC Davis coach Tim Plough knew immediately that the New England Patriots would be the perfect fit for undrafted rookie running back Lan Larison.
The former UC Davis standout fit the mold of the do-everything running backs that have typically succeeded under Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Larison racked up 1,465 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns, while also hauling in 62 receptions for 847 yards and six touchdowns in his senior season.
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The playmaking abilities as both a rusher and receiver are reminiscent of some running backs in the Patriots' past. It's why Plough thought that New England would be a good fit for Larison.
'When he asked me what I thought, I said, 'Lan, that is the perfect place for you to go,'' Plough told 'First thing I thought was this couldn't be a better fit.'
Larison's skill set is comparable to previous Patriots standouts, like Rex Burkhead and Danny Woodhead. It's a crowded running back room with players like Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson also vying for snaps. But Larison is talented enough to stick around with a good training camp.
He could be next in line of the many underrated players to make a name for themselves in McDaniels' offense.
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