Eli Lucero, The Herald Journal via Associated Press
Utah State tight end Dax Raymond, left, catches a pass as New Mexico State defensive back Ray Buford Jr. (1) defends during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Logan, Utah.
SALT LAKE CITY — A few months ago Dax Raymond was rummaging through memorabilia when he found a drawing of a football he had made as a 5-year-old, accompanied by his boyhood declaration: “I’m going to go to the NFL.” Like most kids, he had NFL dreams; unlike most kids, he would have the size, ability and work ethic to realize them.