Kyle Larson
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Kyle Larson | |
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Date of birth | September 2, 1980 |
Place of birth | Kearney, NE |
Position(s) | Punter |
College | Nebraska |
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2004-present | Cincinnati Bengals |
Kyle Larson (born September 2, 1980) is a punter for the Cincinnati Bengals originally from Funk, Nebraska.
[edit] High school career
Larson attended Kearney High School in Kearney, Nebraska. He saw action at center, linebacker, and punter, and as a senior, he won All-State honors at punter after averaging 46.5 yards per punt. In addition to football, Larson competed in track and field. Larson was a member of Kearney High's 1999 Class A State Championship team where he placed 2nd in discus and 3rd in shot put at the Nebraska State Track Meet.
[edit] College career
Kyle was a walk-on at the University of Nebraska. Following a redshirt season in 1999, he backed up starter Dan Hadenfeldt in 2000. He then started from 2001-2003. He was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award his junior year, and finalist his senior year, as well as being named an All-American by the American Football Coaches Association.
Preceded by Kyle Richardson |
Cincinnati Bengals Punters 2004-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |