Ryan Murken

Your Prep Sports

What position versatile City High senior Drew Larson will play as a college football players will be settled sometime in the future.

Where Larson will play his college football was settled on Thursday.

A three-year starter and one of the most versatile athletes in the state, Larson announced his commitment to Iowa as a preferred walk on with a post on social media.

“Dream come true,” Larson wrote on X. “Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today.”

Larson was at the cornerstone of a recent resurgence at City High helping the Little Hawks to 22-10 record and three consecutive Class 5A playoff appearances in his three varsity seasons.

A three-year starter at quarterback Larson was among the most productive signal callers in the state over the past several seasons passing for 3,513 yards and 38 touchdowns with just 11 interceptions while completing 67 percent of his passes.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound Larson also rushed for 468 yards and six touchdowns and caught 10 passes for 95 yards and four touchdowns over the past three seasons.

Larson was a second-team Class 5A all-state selection as a defensive back as a junior in 2022 after making 14.5 tackles and interception two passes.

This fall Larson passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns in the first two games of the season before breaking his thumb.

After the injury Larson made the move to full-time safety and made 9.5 tackles, recovered a fumble and intercepted two passes.

Larson also returned punts and kickoffs during his career while helping City High to three consecutive winning seasons.

This season Larson rushed for 62 yards and caught a career-high eight passes for 76 yards and two touchdowns while helping the Little Hawks to a 6-4 record.

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