There was a time when Ike Larsen was viewed as a near surefire NFL draft prospect .

Maybe not an early-round pick, but a mid-to-late selection.

When people talked about Utah State and the future NFL players that were on the team, it was Larsen whose name was frequently dropped first, followed by wide receiver Jalen Royals, a fourth-round selection this year by the Kansas City Chiefs.

“When the moment gets bigger (Ike) tends to get better. And that’s a great trait.” — former USU coach Blake Anderson on Ike Larsen

There was genuine thought that Larsen might leave school early to go pro and it made sense to believe that.

In 2022 and again in 2023, Larsen was a difference-maker for Utah State. A playmaker extraordinaire, if you will.

“The guy just has a knack for finding the ball,

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