Kyle Larson

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Kyle Larson
Date of birth September 2, 1980
Place of birth Kearney, NE
Position(s) Punter
College Nebraska
Statistics
Team(s)
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