Austin Larkin
Austin Blake Larkin (born April 6, 1995) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Purdue.
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Position: | Defensive end | ||||
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Born: | San Ramon, California | April 6, 1995||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Dougherty Valley San Ramon, CA | ||||
College: | Purdue | ||||
Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||
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College career
Larkin began his college career as a walk-on at the University of Notre Dame as a linebacker. He appeared in a single game during the 2014 season, but did not record any stats.[1] Larkin transferred to the City College of San Francisco for the 2015 season where he switched to defensive end. As a sophomore, he record 38 tackles with 7 sacks. Just hours after finishing a game, Larkin got on a red-eye flight to West Lafayette, Indiana, where Purdue University head coach, Darrell Hazell offered him a scholarship and he accepted.[2]
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Larkin signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018.[3] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[4]
Atlanta Falcons
On May 29, 2019, Larkin was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.[5] He was waived on August 31, 2019 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[6][7] He was promoted to the active roster on November 23, 2019, but was waived three days later and re-signed to the practice squad.[8] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 17, 2019.[9] He was waived on August 4, 2020.[10]
Personal
He is the nephew of former Major League Baseball (MLB) player, Barry Larkin.
References
- "Austin Larkin". www.und.com. The University of Notre Dame. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- Mike DeFabo (August 15, 2016). "Purdue DE Austin Larkin 'much better' than Hazell expected". www.heraldbulletin.com. Herald Bulletin. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
- Eatman, Nick (April 30, 2018). "Cowboys Agree to Terms With 18 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents; Full List". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- "Bailey Not Only Surprise Cut As Cowboys Trim To 53". DallasCowboys.com. September 1, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- McFadden, Will (May 29, 2019). "Falcons release undrafted free agent, add players to offensive and defensive lines". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- McFadden, Will (August 31, 2019). "Falcons 2019 roster announced". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- McFadden, Will (September 1, 2019). "Falcons sign seven players to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- McFadden, Will (November 23, 2019). "Falcons promote Austin Larkin to active roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- McFadden, Will (December 17, 2019). "Falcons place Takk McKinley on IR". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
- McFadden, Will (August 4, 2020). "Falcons waive Austin Larkin, Rojesterman Farris and Bryson Young". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.