At SUU, 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.
At SUU, 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.
At SUU, 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.
Personal: 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. Served an LDS Church mission to New York state. Plans to major in business management.
