Cody Latimer

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Cody Latimer

| image = Cody Latimer 2014.JPG

| alt =

| caption = Latimer with the Denver Broncos in 2014

| current_team =San Antonio Brahmas

| number =

| position = Wide receivers coach

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|10|10}}

| birth_place = Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 3

| weight_lbs = 222

| high_school = Jefferson Township
(Dayton, Ohio)

| college = Indiana

| draftyear = 2014

| draftround = 2

| draftpick = 56

| pastteams =

Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
Washington Redskins / Football Team ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
Orlando Guardians ({{XFL Year|2023}})
San Antonio Brahmas ({{UFL Year|2024}})

| status =

| highlights =

Super Bowl champion (50)
All-XFL Team (2023)
2× Second-team All-Big Ten (2012, 2013)

| statweek =

| statseason =

| statlabel1 = Receptions

| statvalue1 = 70

| statlabel2 = Receiving yards

| statvalue2 = 935

| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue3 = 6

| pfr = L/LatiCo00

|pastcoaching=* San Antonio Brahmas ({{UFL Year|2025}}–present)
Wide receivers coach}}

Cody Derek Latimer (born October 10, 1992) is an American professional football coach and former wide receiver and tight end. He currently serves as the Wide receivers coach for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He was selected by the Denver Broncos as a wide receiver in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football at Indiana. He was a member of the Broncos in their Super Bowl 50 win. He also played for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL), Orlando Guardians of the XFL, and San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).

Early life

Latimer attended Jefferson Township High School in Dayton, Ohio.{{Cite web |last=Nagel |first=Kyle |date=August 30, 2010 |title=Colleges 'drooling' over Jefferson's Latimer |url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/sports/high-school/colleges-drooling-over-jeffersons-latimer/nNGbk/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045448/http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/sports/high-school/colleges-drooling-over-jeffersons-latimer/nNGbk/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=March 26, 2014 |website=Dayton Daily News}} He was a first-team all-conference selection after hauling in 42 catches for 722 yards and six touchdowns in addition to 372 rushing yards, six touchdowns, and 27 carries in just eight games as a senior. On defense, he made 89 tackles, four interceptions (one score) and forced two fumbles. In addition to football, he played basketball, baseball, and ran track.

Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Latimer was rated as the 49th best wide receiver prospect of his class.{{Cite web |title=Cody Latimer, 2011 Wide Receiver, Indiana |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/cody-latimer-21755?view=pv |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US |archive-date=July 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230704173240/https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/cody-latimer-21755?view=pv |url-status=live }}

College career

Latimer attended Indiana University from 2011 to 2013.{{Cite web |last=Woods |first=David |date=November 13, 2013 |title=Indiana receiver Cody Latimer has gone from football neophyte to NFL prospect |url=http://archive.indystar.com/article/20131112/SPORTS0601/311120050/Indiana-receiver-Cody-Latimer-has-gone-from-football-neophyte-NFL-prospect |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929173555/http://archive.indystar.com/article/20131112/SPORTS0601/311120050/Indiana-receiver-Cody-Latimer-has-gone-from-football-neophyte-NFL-prospect |archive-date=September 29, 2015 |access-date=March 26, 2014 |website=The Indianapolis Star}}

On September 15, 2012, Latimer had four receptions for 115 yards and two touchdowns against Ball State.{{Cite web |title=Ball State at Indiana Box Score, September 15, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-09-15-indiana.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222065056/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-09-15-indiana.html |url-status=live }} On November 3, against Iowa, he had seven receptions for 113 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Iowa at Indiana Box Score, November 3, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-11-03-indiana.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405100511/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-11-03-indiana.html |url-status=live }}

In the 2013 season, Latimer had five games going over the 100-yard mark: 137 against Bowling Green, 136 against Missouri, 140 against Penn State, 189 and three touchdowns against Illinois, and 110 against Purdue.{{Cite web |title=Bowling Green at Indiana Box Score, September 14, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-09-14-indiana.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171358/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-09-14-indiana.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Missouri at Indiana Box Score, September 21, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-09-21-indiana.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171358/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-09-21-indiana.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Penn State at Indiana Box Score, October 5, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-10-05-indiana.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 8, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108032658/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-10-05-indiana.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Illinois at Indiana Box Score, November 9, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-11-09-indiana.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171359/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-11-09-indiana.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Purdue at Indiana Box Score, November 30, 2013 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-11-30-indiana.html |access-date=July 4, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171359/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2013-11-30-indiana.html |url-status=live }}

During his career, he started 24 of 32 games with 135 receptions for 2,042 yards and 17 touchdowns. He entered the 2014 NFL draft after his junior season.{{Cite web |last=Rittenberg |first=Adam |author-link=Adam Rittenberg |date=January 5, 2014 |title=Indiana WR Latimer to enter NFL draft early |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10247707/cody-lar-indiana-hoosiers-enter-nfl-draft-early |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128103806/https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10247707/cody-lar-indiana-hoosiers-enter-nfl-draft-early |archive-date=January 28, 2023 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Osterman |first=Zach |date=January 5, 2014 |title=Cody Latimer declares for the NFL Draft |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/hoosier-insider/2014/01/05/cody-latimer-indiana-nfl-draft/4331223/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004093145/https://www.indystar.com/story/hoosier-insider/2014/01/05/cody-latimer-indiana-nfl-draft/4331223/ |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=The Indianapolis Star}}{{Cite web |last=Osterman |first=Zach |date=January 7, 2014 |title=Latimer confident in draft decision |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/hoosier-insider/2014/01/07/cody-latimer-indiana-nfl-draft/4358383/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006202420/https://www.indystar.com/story/hoosier-insider/2014/01/07/cody-latimer-indiana-nfl-draft/4358383/ |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=The Indianapolis Star}}

=College statistics=

class="wikitable sortable" ! rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| School ! rowspan="2"\| G ! colspan="4" \|Receiving
Rec !Yds !Avg !TD
2011 \|Indiana \|8 \|12 \|141 \|11.8 \|2
2012 \|Indiana \|12 \|51 \|805 \|15.8 \|6
2013 \|Indiana \|12 \|72 \|1,096 \|15.2 \|9
class="sortbottom" style="background:#eee;" ! colspan=2 style="text-align: center;"\| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cody-latimer-1.html Career] \|32 \|135 \|2,042 \|15.1 \|17

class="wikitable sortable"

! rowspan="2"| Year

! rowspan="2"| School

! rowspan="2"| G

! colspan="4" |Receiving

Rec

!Yds

!Avg

!TD

2011

|Indiana

|12

|141

|11.8

2012

|Indiana

|12

|51

|805

|15.8

2013

|Indiana

|12

|72

|1,096

|15.2

class="sortbottom" style="background:#eee;"

! colspan=2 style="text-align: center;"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cody-latimer-1.html Career]

|32

|135

|2,042

|15.1

|17

Professional career

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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=NFL Combine Profile: Cody Latimer |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/Cody-Latimer?id=2543590 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109022714/http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/Cody-Latimer?id=2543590 |archive-date=January 9, 2020 |access-date=March 16, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}

}}

=Denver Broncos=

==2014==

The Denver Broncos selected Latimer in the second round (56th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Tracker – NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-round/dt-by-round-input:2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809051316/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-round/dt-by-round-input:2 |archive-date=August 9, 2016 |access-date=August 6, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} He was the tenth wide receiver to be selected and was one of two Indiana Hoosiers in 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180921123401/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2014/draft.htm |archive-date=September 21, 2018 |access-date=August 19, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} On June 2, 2014, the Broncos signed Latimer to a four-year, $3.70 million contract that includes $2.02 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.01 million.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Cody Latimer contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/denver-broncos/cody-latimer-14466/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308165221/http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/denver-broncos/cody-latimer-14466/ |archive-date=March 8, 2018 |access-date=March 8, 2018 |website=spotrac.com}}

Throughout training camp, he competed for a job as the backup wide receiver against veterans Andre Caldwell and Jordan Norwood.{{Cite web |last=Kurtzman |first=Rich |date=June 5, 2014 |title=Wes Welker honored, multiple Denver Broncos draft picks signed |url=https://www.axs.com/news/wes-welker-honored-multiple-denver-broncos-draft-picks-signed-11658 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074101/https://www.axs.com/news/wes-welker-honored-multiple-denver-broncos-draft-picks-signed-11658 |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=axs.com}} Head coach John Fox named Latimer the fourth wide receiver on the depth chart to start the regular season after Wes Welker was suspended for the first four games after he failed a drug test for amphetamines and violated the NFL's performance enhancing substances policy and Norwood tore his ACL during training camp practice.{{Cite web |last=Schefter |first=Adam |author-link=Adam Schefter |date=September 3, 2014 |title=Wes Welker suspended 4 games |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11455813/wes-welker-denver-broncos-suspended-four-games-use-amphetamines |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310010502/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11455813/wes-welker-denver-broncos-suspended-four-games-use-amphetamines |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Mason, Andrew |date=August 20, 2014 |title=Torn ACL ends Jordan Norwood's year |url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Torn-ACL-ends-Jordan-Norwoods-year/9bbef04b-20ca-4d38-a73d-24b32b5a5e78 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310021407/http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Torn-ACL-ends-Jordan-Norwoods-year/9bbef04b-20ca-4d38-a73d-24b32b5a5e78 |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=DenverBroncos.com}} He started the season behind Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders, and Caldwell.{{Cite web |last=Montgomery, Kyle |date=August 29, 2014 |title=Broncos roster cuts: A final Denver Broncos depth chart projection |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2014/8/29/6082043/denver-broncos-depth-chart-projection-53-man-roster-2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074058/https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2014/8/29/6082043/denver-broncos-depth-chart-projection-53-man-roster-2014 |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=milehighreport.com}}

He made his professional regular season debut in the Broncos' season-opening 31–24 victory against the Indianapolis Colts. Fox elected to play Isaiah Burse for his added punt return capabilities and listed Latimer as a healthy scratch for five consecutive games (Weeks 2-7).{{Cite web |last=Renck, Troy |date=October 11, 2014 |title=Cody Latimer, 6 others inactive as Broncos take on Jets |url=http://www.dailycamera.com/broncos/ci_26707677/denver-broncos-vs-new-york-jets-preview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310135649/http://www.dailycamera.com/broncos/ci_26707677/denver-broncos-vs-new-york-jets-preview |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=dailycamera.com}} In Week 10, Latimer caught his first career reception off of a nine-yard pass by quarterback Peyton Manning, as the Broncos routed the Oakland Raiders 41–17. He was listed as inactive the following week as the St. Louis Rams defeated the Broncos 22–17.{{Cite web |last=Klis |first=Mike |date=November 16, 2014 |title=Cody Latimer inactive; Paul Cornick returns vs. St. Louis Rams |url=http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2014/11/16/cody-latimer-inactive-paul-cornick-returns/30887/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310010517/http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2014/11/16/cody-latimer-inactive-paul-cornick-returns/30887/ |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=Denver Post}} On December 28, 2014, he caught a season-long 14-yard pass during a 47–14 win against the Raiders. He finished his rookie season with two receptions for 23 receiving yards and two kick returns for 22-yards in eight games and zero starts.{{Cite web |title=Cody Latimer 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626011951/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live }} Latimer stated he had issues digesting the playbook and took too long during his rookie season to adjust to the pro game.{{Cite web |title=Cody Latimer receptive to playing big role for Denver Broncos in 2015 |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2015/04/18/cody-latimer-receptive-to-playing-big-role-for-denver-broncos-in-2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074407/https://www.denverpost.com/2015/04/18/cody-latimer-receptive-to-playing-big-role-for-denver-broncos-in-2015/ |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=denverpost.com}}

==2015==

On January 12, 2015, the Broncos and Fox agreed to mutually part ways after their 24–13 loss to the Colts in the American Football Conference (AFC) Divisional round.{{Cite web |last=Klis, Mike |date=January 12, 2015 |title=John Fox, Denver Broncos part ways after playoff loss to Colts |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2015/01/12/john-fox-denver-broncos-part-ways-after-playoff-loss-to-colts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308214555/https://www.denverpost.com/2015/01/12/john-fox-denver-broncos-part-ways-after-playoff-loss-to-colts/ |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=denverpost.com}} On January 19, 2015, the Broncos appointed former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak as their new head coach.{{Cite web |date=January 19, 2015 |title=Gary Kubiak takes over Broncos |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12191685/denver-broncos-hire-gary-kubiak-new-head-coach |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310010805/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12191685/denver-broncos-hire-gary-kubiak-new-head-coach |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} Latimer competed against Caldwell and Norwood for role as the Broncos' third wide receiver after the Broncos opted to not re-sign Wes Welker.{{Cite web |last=Payne |first=Scott |date=August 10, 2015 |title=Broncos depth chart 2015: Broncos release first depth chart before preseason opener |url=https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2015/8/10/9126773/broncos-depth-chart-2015-broncos-release-first-depth-chart-before |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310135525/https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2015/8/10/9126773/broncos-depth-chart-2015-broncos-release-first-depth-chart-before |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=Mile High Report}} Kubiak named Latimer the fifth wide receiver on the depth chart to start the regular season, behind Thomas, Sanders, Caldwell, and Norwood.{{Cite web |date=August 10, 2015 |title=Denver Broncos depth chart 2015 |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2015/08/10/denver-broncos-depth-chart-2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074427/https://www.denverpost.com/2015/08/10/denver-broncos-depth-chart-2015/ |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=Denver Post}}

In Week 10, Latimer caught a season-high three passes for 30 yards during Denver's 29–13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. On November 22, 2015, he earned his first start and had two receptions for 22-yard and caught his first career touchdown on a ten-yard pass from Brock Osweiler as the Broncos defeated the Chicago Bears 17–15. He finished the {{NFL Year|2015}} season with six receptions for 59-yards and one touchdown in 14 games and one start.{{Cite web |title=Cody Latimer 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626011726/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live }}

The Broncos finished the season atop the AFC West with a 12-4 record and received a playoff berth. On January 17, 2016, Latimer appeared in his first career playoff game and caught two passes for 18-yards as the Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 23–16 in the Divisional Round. After defeating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship, the Broncos went on to face the Panthers in the Super Bowl. On February 7, 2016, Latimer appeared in Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos as they defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913192301/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201602070den.htm |archive-date=September 13, 2019 |access-date=August 31, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}

==2016==

He entered training camp in 2016 and competed for the job as the third wide receiver against Norwood and Bennie Fowler.{{Cite web |last=Wolfe |first=Cameron |date=May 27, 2016 |title=For Cody Latimer and Bennie Fowler, year No. 3 means it's time to catch Broncos' attention |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2016/05/27/for-cody-latimer-bennie-fowler-year-3-means-time-to-make-a-name-with-broncos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180310074417/https://www.denverpost.com/2016/05/27/for-cody-latimer-bennie-fowler-year-3-means-time-to-make-a-name-with-broncos/ |archive-date=March 10, 2018 |access-date=March 9, 2018 |website=Denver Post}}

In the 2016 season, with new quarterbacks Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch, Latimer played in 12 games with one start recording eight receptions for 76 yards. Latimer also had a career-high seven solo tackles on special teams and returned eight kicks for 200-yards.{{Cite web |title=Cody Latimer 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626011508/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live }}

==2017==

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Latimer finished his fourth season in 2017 with a career-high 19 receptions for 287 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 11 games. He also had eight kick returns for 190-yards.{{Cite web |title=Cody Latimer 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626011446/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live }}

=New York Giants=

On March 19, 2018, Latimer signed with the New York Giants, reuniting with his former wide receivers coach, Tyke Tolbert.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Giants sign WR Cody Latimer, CB B.W. Webb, and DE Kerry Wynn |url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-sign-WR-Cody-Latimer-CB-BW-Webb-and-DE-Kerry-Wynn/e4a3e161-e100-40ee-86cc-d282fdba7a6b |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320022956/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Giants-sign-WR-Cody-Latimer-CB-BW-Webb-and-DE-Kerry-Wynn/e4a3e161-e100-40ee-86cc-d282fdba7a6b |archive-date=March 20, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=Giants.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on October 16, 2018, after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 6.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=October 16, 2018 |title=Giants sign WR Bennie Fowler, waive CB Donte Deayon among roster moves |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-wr-bennie-fowler-waive-cb-donte-deayon-among-roster-moves |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016194945/https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-wr-bennie-fowler-waive-cb-donte-deayon-among-roster-moves |archive-date=October 16, 2018 |access-date=October 16, 2018 |website=Giants.com}} He was activated off injured reserve on December 19, 2018.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=December 19, 2018 |title=Giants activate Cody Latimer, place Antonio Hamilton on I.R. |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-activate-cody-latimer-off-injured-reserve-place-antonio-hamilton-on-i-r |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181219201942/https://www.giants.com/news/giants-activate-cody-latimer-off-injured-reserve-place-antonio-hamilton-on-i-r |archive-date=December 19, 2018 |access-date=December 20, 2018 |website=Giants.com}} In six games in the 2018 season, Latimer recorded 11 receptions for 190 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Cody Latimer 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704175221/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2018/ |archive-date=July 4, 2020 |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Latimer re-signed with the team on March 22, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=March 22, 2019 |title=Giants re-sign WR Cody Latimer |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-re-sign-wr-cody-latimer |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323154800/https://www.giants.com/news/giants-re-sign-wr-cody-latimer |archive-date=March 23, 2019 |access-date=March 23, 2019 |website=Giants.com}} In the 2019 season, Latimer appeared in 15 games and recorded 24 receptions for 300 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Cody Latimer 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705201738/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=July 5, 2020 |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

=Washington Redskins / Football Team=

Latimer signed with the Washington Redskins on April 7, 2020.{{Cite web |date=March 30, 2020 |title=Redskins Sign TE Richard Rodgers, WR Cody Latimer |url=https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-sign-te-richard-rodgers-wr-cody-latimer |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401005555/https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-sign-te-richard-rodgers-wr-cody-latimer |archive-date=April 1, 2020 |access-date=March 30, 2020 |website=Redskins.com}} He was placed on the commissioner's exempt list on July 27, 2020, following his May 2020 arrest.{{Cite web |last=Jhabvala |first=Nicki |date=July 27, 2020 |title=Washington's Cody Latimer placed on commissioner's exempt list; Caleb Brantley opts out |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/27/cody-latimer-commissioner-exempt-list-washington-football/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728073349/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/07/27/cody-latimer-commissioner-exempt-list-washington-football/ |archive-date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=July 27, 2020 |website=WashingtonPost.com}} He was released on August 23 by the Washington Football Team.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=August 23, 2020 |title=Washington releases WR Cody Latimer, who was on Exempt List |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/washington-releases-wr-cody-latimer-who-was-on-exempt-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210210025143/https://www.nfl.com/news/washington-releases-wr-cody-latimer-who-was-on-exempt-list |archive-date=February 10, 2021 |access-date=August 23, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}

=Orlando Guardians=

Latimer was selected by the Orlando Guardians of the XFL in the 11th round of the 2023 XFL Skill Players Draft.{{Cite web |last=Gosling |first=Ryan |date=November 17, 2022 |title=XFL 2022 Draft Tracker: Live Draft Results and Rosters From Day 1 and Day 2 |url=https://www.profootballnetwork.com/xfl-2022-draft-tracker-results-and-rosters/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208095057/https://www.profootballnetwork.com/xfl-2022-draft-tracker-results-and-rosters/ |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |access-date=November 16, 2022 |website=Pro Football Network}} Latimer was listed as a tight end on the Guardians 51-man roster that was posted on the Guardians Instagram account. The Guardians folded when the XFL and United States Football League (USFL) merged to create the United Football League (UFL).{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=January 1, 2024 |title=Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/39222541/newly-formed-united-football-league-sets-8-markets-tabs-coaches |access-date=January 15, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}

= San Antonio Brahmas =

On January 5, 2024, Latimer was selected by the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.{{cite tweet |number=1743364404668776516 |user=JamesLarsenPFN |title=BREAKING: The San Antonio Brahmas have made their first two picks of the #XFL dispersal draft, per source: |first=James |last=Larsen |date=January 5, 2024 |access-date=January 5, 2024}} He signed with the team on January 22.{{Cite news |title=The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players |url=https://uflboard.com/news/the-ufl-agrees-to-terms-with-61-players/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=January 22, 2024 |access-date=January 23, 2024}} He was placed on Injured reserve on May 28, 2024.{{Cite web |title=UFL Transactions |url=https://uflboard.com/ufl-transactions/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=UFLBoard.com |language=en-US}}

=Career statistics=

= XFL =

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2023 !ORL \|9 \|9 \|66 \|50 \|593 \|11.9 \|45 \|4 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0
2024 !SA \|9 \|9 \|41 \|25 \|391 \|10.9 \|40 \|1 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0
colspan="2" \|XFL Career !9 !9 !66 !50 !593 !11.9 !45 !4 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0

= NFL =

colspan="4" \|Season	colspan="6" \|Receiving	colspan="5" \|Returning	colspan="2" \|Fumbles
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Year	Team	{{tooltip\|GP\|Games played}}	{{tooltip\|GS\|Games started}}	{{tooltip\|Tgt\|Targets}}	{{tooltip\|Rec\|Receptions}}	{{tooltip\|Yds\|Receiving yards}}	{{tooltip\|Avg\|Yards per reception}}	{{tooltip\|Lng\|Longest reception}}	{{tooltip\|TD\|Receiving touchdowns}}	{{tooltip\|KR\|Kick returns}}	{{tooltip\|Yds\|Kick return yards}}	{{tooltip\|Avg\|Yards per kick return}}	{{tooltip\|Lng\|Longest kick return}}	{{tooltip\|TD\|Kick return touchdowns}}	{{tooltip\|Fum\|Fumbles}}	{{tooltip\|Lost\|Fumbles lost}}
2014 \|\| DEN \| 8 \|\| 0 \|\| 4 \|\| 2 \|\| 23 \|\| 11.5 \|\| 14 \|\| 0 \|\| 2 \|\| 22 \|\| 11 \|\| 14 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2015 \|\| DEN \| 14 \|\| 1 \|\| 11 \|\| 6 \|\| 59 \|\| 9.8 \|\| 15 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 27 \|\| 0 \|\| 27 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2016 \|\| DEN \| 12 \|\| 1 \|\| 15 \|\| 8 \|\| 76 \|\| 9.5 \|\| 16 \|\| 0 \|\| 8 \|\| 200 \|\| {{yes\|25.0}} \|\| 46 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2017 \|\| DEN \| 11 \|\| 1 \|\| 31 \|\| 19 \|\| 287 \|\| 15.1 \|\| 32 \|\| {{yes\|2}} \|\| 8 \|\| 190 \|\| 23.8 \|\| 36 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0
2018 \|\| NYG \| 6 \|\| 2 \|\| 16 \|\| 11 \|\| 190 \|\| {{yes\|17.3}} \|\| 39 \|\| 1 \|\| 5 \|\| 123 \|\| 24.6 \|\| 34 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2019 \|\| NYG \| 15 \|\| 10 \|\| {{yes\|42}} \|\| {{yes\|24}} \|\| {{yes\|300}} \|\| 12.5 \|\| {{yes\|43}} \|\| {{yes\|2}} \|\| {{yes\|24}} \|\| {{yes\|570}} \|\| 23.8 \|\| {{yes\|50}} \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2" \| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00.htm NFL Career] \|\| 66 \|\| 15 \|\| 119 \|\| 70 \|\| 935 \|\| 12.6 \|\| 159 \|\| 6 \|\| 47 \|\| 1132 \|\| 18.0 \|\| 207 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0

Personal life

His father, Colby, played college football at Bowling Green State University in the 1980s, and died from cancer in 2005.{{Cite web |last=Archdeacon |first=Tom |date=February 6, 2010 |title=Jefferson player's mentors keep promise to late father |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/high-school/jefferson-player-mentors-keep-promise-late-father/ubN0HmxWEdKsLkWtpoHO9M/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200704222343/https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/high-school/jefferson-player-mentors-keep-promise-late-father/ubN0HmxWEdKsLkWtpoHO9M/ |archive-date=July 4, 2020 |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=Dayton Daily News |language=en}} Latimer also lost his grandmother from cancer and raises donations for the American Cancer Society. On May 31, 2016, Latimer was arrested for an outstanding traffic ticket while police were investigating his complaint that he was a victim of domestic violence at the hands of his girlfriend.{{Cite web |last=Vergara |first=Andre |date=May 31, 2016 |title=Denver Broncos WR Cody Latimer tells cops he's domestic violence victim, still gets arrested |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/broncos-wr-cody-latimer-tells-cops-he-s-domestic-violence-victim-still-gets-arrested-053116 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601020145/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/broncos-wr-cody-latimer-tells-cops-he-s-domestic-violence-victim-still-gets-arrested-053116 |archive-date=June 1, 2016 |access-date=June 1, 2016 |website=FOX Sports}} On May 16, 2020, Latimer was arrested in Colorado for assault in the second degree, illegal discharge of a firearm and reckless endangerment.{{Cite web |last=O'Halloran |first=Ryan |date=May 16, 2020 |title=Former Broncos receiver Cody Latimer out on bail following incident in Englewood |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2020/05/16/cody-latimer-arrested-former-broncos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722191919/https://www.denverpost.com/2020/05/16/cody-latimer-arrested-former-broncos/ |archive-date=July 22, 2020 |access-date=July 4, 2020 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US}}

References

External links

[https://web.archive.org/web/20140401075313/http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/cody_latimer_767901.html Indiana Hoosiers bio]
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2023 !ORL \|9 \|9 \|66 \|50 \|593 \|11.9 \|45 \|4 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0
2024 !SA \|9 \|9 \|41 \|25 \|391 \|10.9 \|40 \|1 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0 \|0
colspan="2" \|XFL Career !9 !9 !66 !50 !593 !11.9 !45 !4 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0 !0

colspan="4" \|Season	colspan="6" \|Receiving	colspan="5" \|Returning	colspan="2" \|Fumbles
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2015 \|\| DEN \| 14 \|\| 1 \|\| 11 \|\| 6 \|\| 59 \|\| 9.8 \|\| 15 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 27 \|\| 0 \|\| 27 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2016 \|\| DEN \| 12 \|\| 1 \|\| 15 \|\| 8 \|\| 76 \|\| 9.5 \|\| 16 \|\| 0 \|\| 8 \|\| 200 \|\| {{yes\|25.0}} \|\| 46 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2017 \|\| DEN \| 11 \|\| 1 \|\| 31 \|\| 19 \|\| 287 \|\| 15.1 \|\| 32 \|\| {{yes\|2}} \|\| 8 \|\| 190 \|\| 23.8 \|\| 36 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0
2018 \|\| NYG \| 6 \|\| 2 \|\| 16 \|\| 11 \|\| 190 \|\| {{yes\|17.3}} \|\| 39 \|\| 1 \|\| 5 \|\| 123 \|\| 24.6 \|\| 34 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2019 \|\| NYG \| 15 \|\| 10 \|\| {{yes\|42}} \|\| {{yes\|24}} \|\| {{yes\|300}} \|\| 12.5 \|\| {{yes\|43}} \|\| {{yes\|2}} \|\| {{yes\|24}} \|\| {{yes\|570}} \|\| 23.8 \|\| {{yes\|50}} \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2" \| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LatiCo00.htm NFL Career] \|\| 66 \|\| 15 \|\| 119 \|\| 70 \|\| 935 \|\| 12.6 \|\| 159 \|\| 6 \|\| 47 \|\| 1132 \|\| 18.0 \|\| 207 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 0