Cody Larsen
{{Short description|American football player (born 1987)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{BLP sources|date=January 2014}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Cody Larsen
| image = Cody Larsen.JPG
| caption = Larsen in the 2014 NFL preseason
| number = 69, 60
| position = Defensive lineman
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|12|31}}
| birth_place = Draper, Utah
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 300
| high_school = Sandy (UT) Jordan
| college = Southern Utah
| undraftedyear = 2013
| pastteams =
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2014}})*
| pfr = L/LarsCo00
}}
Cody Larsen (born December 31, 1987) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Southern Utah.
Early years
He prepped at Utah's Jordan High School, where he earned all-state honors his junior and senior seasons and helped the Beet Diggers to a region title his senior year for Coach Alex Jacobsen. Also lettered in basketball. Parents are Barbara and LeRoy Larsen.
College career
=Southern Utah University=
==2009==
Started all 11 games at defensive tackle, finished the season third among defensive linemen with 27 tackles, including 11 solo tackles. Had 2.5 tackles for loss (for 18 yards), two sacks (for 17 yards) and two quarterback hurries. Joined squad for spring drills.
==2010==
Started every game. Earned first-team all-GWC honors from the media and second-team recognition from the coaches last year after tallying 29 tackles, 25 solo, with 6.5 TFLs and four sacks from his nose guard spot. Also co-led the team with six QB hurries and earned academic all-GWC honors.
==2011==
Played in all 11 games with 10 starts, earned consensus first-team all-Great West Conference honors after tallying 26 tackles, 13 solo, including 7.5 TFLs and 6.0 sacks, also had an interception, three QB hurries, forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and blocked a kick. Earned GWC defensive Player of the Week honors after Northern Arizona game when he had 1.5 sacks among his five tackles.{{cite web |title=Southern Utah Bio |work=suutbirds.com/ |url=http://www.suutbirds.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=20100&ATCLID=204771291 |accessdate=June 20, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215085526/http://www.suutbirds.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=20100&ATCLID=204771291 |archivedate=February 15, 2013 }}
Professional career
=Baltimore Ravens=
On May 20, 2013, Larsen signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.{{cite web | title=Ravens sign defensive tackle Cody Larsen | work=baltimoresun.com | url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-sign-defensive-tackle-cody-larsen-20130520,0,6958555.story |accessdate=May 20, 2013}}
On December 30, 2013, he re-signed with the team on a futures contract.{{cite web|title=Cody Larsen {{!}} Defensive Lineman - Player Page|url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/9202/cody-larsen|publisher=Roto World / NBC Sports|accessdate=9 May 2014}}
=Denver Broncos=
On July 30, 2014, the Denver Broncos signed Larsen.[http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26243293/broncos-sign-defensive-linemen-cody-larsen-will-pericak Broncos sign defensive lineman Cody Larsen, Will Pericak] The Broncos waived Larsen on August 25, 2014.[https://twitter.com/Broncos/status/504042084945248256 Denver Broncos on Twitter: The Broncos today waived DT Cody Larsen and placed WR Jordan Norwood on IR to get to the league mandated 75-player roster limit.]
Personal
Larsen's younger brother, Tyler, is a center that currently plays with the Washington Commanders of the National Football League.{{Cite web|work=MiamiDolphins.com|url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Tyler-Larsen-Looking-To-Be-Center-Of-Attention/4f405682-68e9-43ce-95ba-bd1c0861957b|title=Tyler Larsen Looking To Be Center Of Attention|date=May 19, 2014|first=Alain|last=Poupart|accessdate=2015-02-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211032016/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Tyler-Larsen-Looking-To-Be-Center-Of-Attention/4f405682-68e9-43ce-95ba-bd1c0861957b|archive-date=February 11, 2015|url-status=dead}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130215085526/http://www.suutbirds.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=20100&ATCLID=204771291 Southern Utah bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130806182839/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/roster/cody-larsen/789ac226-bf24-4c53-9f43-6cdaffacd368/ Baltimore Ravens bio]
- [http://www.larsenfootball.com/search/label/Cody%20Larsen#.Udb2YPnbM0E LarsenFootball.com]
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Category:American football defensive tackles
Category:Baltimore Ravens players
Category:Denver Broncos players