Cody Larsen (born December 31, 1987) is a former

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. He played

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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.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

On May 20, 2013, Larsen signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent. On December 30, 2013, he re-signed with the team on a

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Denver Broncos

On July 30, 2014, the Denver Broncos signed Larsen. The Broncos waived Larsen on August 25, 2014.

Personal

Larsen's younger brother, Tyler, is a

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that currently plays with the

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of the

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References

External links

Southern Utah bio

Baltimore Ravens bio

LarsenFootball.com
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