Jet Larsen

Jet Larsen

No. 1 – Minnesota Grey Ducks
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(2039-08-21)August 21, 2039 (aged 24) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	200 lb (91 kg)
Username:	Doclars
Career information
College:	Ohio State
ISFL Draft:	2063  / Round: 1 / Pick: 9
DSFL Draft:	2062  / Round: 1 / Pick: 6
Career history
Minnesota Grey Ducks (2063 (S48) - Present)
Roster status:	Active

Jet Larsen (born August 21, 2039) is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Grey Ducks of the DSFL.

Early years

Jet grew up in a small town just outside of Cleveland, Ohio. From the time he could walk, he didn’t go anywhere without a ball in his hand. While most kids wanted to watch videos on their iPad, Jet had to be torn away from his basketball hoop every night before bed. At the age of 12, Jet had already grown to a height of 6 ft, making him a giant among his peers. Naturally, coaches pushed him to focus on basketball. When he got to high school, that is what he did.

In short, Jet was a superstar. As a freshman, he immediately made the starting lineup and averaged 15.4 points per game, leading the team. After losing in the state championship as a Junior, Jet’s senior season smashed school records. He averaged 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists per game and was named Ohio Mr. Basketball, leading his team to their first ever state championship. A 4 star recruit, Jet fielded many offers from big time college basketball programs.

While there was no denying his success on the court, Jet’s true love was always with the game of football. After many long hours agonizing over a decision on his future, he made a shocking decision to drop basketball in the pursuit of a football career. Despite not playing in high school, he had received some offers from smaller schools, but Jet’s dream was to play in front of 100,000+ fans in Ohio Stadium. Trusting his own talents and work ethic, he enrolled at Ohio State.

College career

Freshman Season

Because of his basketball career and his status in the state of Ohio, Ohio State offered Larsen a spot as a preferred walk-on to play cornerback. Though he did not play a snap in his freshman season, coaches noticed the energy that he brought to every single practice and by the end of the year he was offered a scholarship. After being redshirted in his first year, Jet played primarily special teams as a redshirt freshman. He finished the season with 3 tackles.

Sophomore Season

As a sophomore, Larsen was still buried on the depth chart behind highly rated recruits. Fans familiar with his high school basketball career loudly asked for him to play on social media, but Jet respected the process and worked towards earning his spot. Over the course of the year, he began to get a reputation for being an elite gunner. In the final regular season game of the season, he blocked a punt against Michigan and returned it for a touchdown, helping cement a 34-23 victory over their hated rival.

Junior Season

Coming into his Junior season, Jet was finally expected to see the field as a defensive starter. While some members of the media had doubts about him, they were squashed immediately. In his first ever defensive drive as a starter, Jet jumped a curl route and returned it for a touchdown. Big plays started to become a trend for Larsen, who led the nation in interceptions and forced 5 fumbles. Again, Larsen played the hero in their 35-31 victory over Michigan as he came up with the game-sealing interception with 10 seconds left. However, the desire to make the big play was a double-edged sword. While Jet was becoming a household name for his highlight reel plays, he had garnered criticism for occasionally playing outside his assignment and committing penalties. In the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, Larsen tried to jump a route and was beat for the game winning touchdown. While many expected him to make the jump to the pros after the season, Jet immediately announced he was going to return for his senior season, saying that he had let down the brotherhood.

Senior Season

As a Senior, Jet came into the season as preseason First Team All-Big Ten and was named a team captain. He spent the offseason working on his technique in hopes of preventing big plays and costly penalties. The training seemed to pay off, as Larsen went the whole season without committing a penalty. Ohio State went from allowing the 5th most 20+ yard plays the year before to allowing the least. Jet wasn’t on the highlight reel quite as often, but the Buckeyes had turned into a defensive powerhouse, allowing just 8.5 ppg. Unfortunately, the magical season took a turn when Larsen suffered a season ending injury in the Big Ten Championship game. The Buckeyes went on to win the game but were eliminated from the playoffs in the semifinals again. Despite the injury, he did get some recognition. Jet was named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe award and was named First Team All-Big Ten. While many questioned if coming back to school and getting injured hurt Jet’s draft stock, he says he would never regret coming back to play with his brothers and that he hopes his tape speaks for itself.

College career statistics

Career statistics			Tackles		Sacks	Interceptions		Other
Season	Team	Games	Reg	TFL	Sack	Int	IntTD	DefTD	FFum	FRec	PD
2058	OSU	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2059	OSU	13	6	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2060	OSU	14	50	8	3	8	2	2	5	2	10
2061	OSU	13	44	7	2	2	0	0	1	2	12
Total		46	103	15	5	10	2	3	6	4	22

Professional Career

DSFL Career

2062 (S47)

Jet Larsen was selected 6th overall by the Minnesota Grey Ducks in the S47 DSFL Draft. The Grey Ducks had just come off a strong season and were looking to bolster their secondary and make a run at a championship in S47. Despite being a rookie, Larsen was named a defensive captain to start the season. Though Jet never filled up the stat sheet, he was lauded for his attitude and leadership qualities. The Minnesota defense finished as #1 in the DSFL by all statistical metrics as they cruised to a 11-3 regular season record, clinching the #1 playoff seed. Larsen did come up big in both week 10 and week 14, catching the game sealing and game winning interceptions in those contests.

Minnesota came into the playoffs as the heavy favorites to take home the Ultimini, but blew a 27 point lead in the conference championship game against the Portland Pythons to lose 28-27. The Pythons would go on to win the Ultimini over the Tijuana Luchadores.

Following the 2062 season, Jet was expected to be a highly coveted pick in the 2063 ISFL Draft.

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	4.35 s	4.14 s	7.10 s	29.5 in (0.75 m)	10 ft 9 in (3.28 m)	12 reps	35

Jet was drafted 9th overall by the Colorado Yeti in the 2063 ISFL Draft, making him the first cornerback taken. After taking time to think about his future, Larsen decided to stay in the DSFL for one more season. Though he had always dreamed of playing in the ISFL, he felt he owed it the fans to return and try to bring an Ultimini back home.

2063 (S48)

Jet was named both the CB1 and lead kick/punt returner in S48, giving him some added responsibility compared to last season. While Jet remained adamant that he was returning to win a championship, many were critical of his reasoning, saying Minnesota did not have a chance at beating any top teams. After a record amount of roster turnover, media members were predicting Minnesota to finish last in their conference. The Grey Ducks started 1-4, and Larsen was starting to take some criticism. Pundits questioned if it was worth taking away playing time from younger players when the team was not going to be competitive.

In week 6, things started to turn around for the Grey Ducks. Close losses turned into close wins, and Minnesota won 5 of their next 7 games, climbing to 6-6 and 2nd in the North. In week 13, they put their 6-6 record on the line against Tijuana, needing a win to clinch a playoff spot. In a back and forth affair, the Ducks took a 24-20 lead with 2 minutes left in the game. On the ensuing drive, Jet snagged his 1st interception of the season and sealed both a win and a playoff appearance for the Ducks. Minnesota was locked in to a playoff game against the seemingly unstoppable 12-2 London Royals, who were undefeated against the North and at home.

Before the semifinals, Jet guaranteed a win for the Ducks, “This team has fought tooth and nail to get back to this spot and we aren’t going to waste the opportunity. London is a great team, but they haven’t been tested the way we have.” It turned out to be more than just talk, as Jet turned in the best performance of his DSFL career with 6 tackles, 4 PDs, and a massive 4th quarter interception to put the game away. Minnesota handed London their first conference and home loss of the season, setting up an Ultimini matchup with the Tijuana Luchadores.

Going into the Ultimini, Jet had started to gain a reputation as a big game performer. While his season stats were not eye popping, he was making a habit of making game saving plays when his team needed it most. He picked up right where he left off, setting up the Ducks for their first 10 points of the game with a 51 yard punt return and an interception in Luchadores' territory. Unfortunately, the offense could never get much else going and they ultimately fell by a score of 20-10.

ISFL Career

Professional Career Statistics

Career statistics			Defense									Kick Returns					Punt Returns
Season	Team	Games	Tck	TFL	FF/FR	Sck	Int	PD	Sfty	TD	Blk P/XP/FG	KR	KR Yds	KR Avg	KR Lg	KR TD	PR	PR Yds	PR Avg	PR Lg	PR TD
2062 (S47)	Grey Ducks	14	42	0	0/0	0	3	9	0	0	0/0/0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2063 (S48)	Grey Ducks	14	63	0	3/2	0	1	10	0	0	0/0/0	30	680	22.7	32	0	29	212	7.3	17	0
Total		28	105	0	3/2	0	4	19	0	0	0/0/0	30	680	22.7	32	0	29	212	7.3	17	0

Career statistics			Defense									Kick Returns					Punt Returns
Season	Team	Games	Tck	TFL	FF/FR	Sck	Int	PD	Sfty	TD	Blk P/XP/FG	KR	KR Yds	KR Avg	KR Lg	KR TD	PR	PR Yds	PR Avg	PR Lg	PR TD
2062 (S47)	Grey Ducks	1	1	0	0/0	0	0	0	0	0	0/0/0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2063 (S48)	Grey Ducks	2	12	0	0/0	0	2	6	0	0	0/0/0	2	39	19.5	22	0	3	57	19.0	51	0
Total		3	13	0	0/0	0	2	6	0	0	0/0/0	2	39	19.5	22	0	3	57	19.0	51	0

Achievements and records

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