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17 Facts About Austin Larkin

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Austin Blake Larkin was born on April 6,1995 and is an American former professional football defensive end.

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Austin Larkin played college football at Purdue University, and played in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers.

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Austin Larkin began his college career as a walk-on at the University of Notre Dame.

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Austin Larkin enrolled at the City College of San Francisco for the 2015 season where he was switched to defensive end.

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Just hours after finishing a game, Austin 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.

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Austin Larkin was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2018 NFL draft on May 11.

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In September 2018, Austin Larkin signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football.

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Austin Larkin played with the team until the league folded in April 2019.

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On May 29,2019, Austin Larkin was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.

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Austin Larkin was waived on August 31,2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

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Austin Larkin was promoted to the active roster on November 23,2019, but was waived three days later and re-signed to the practice squad.

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Austin Larkin was promoted back to the active roster on December 17,2019.

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Austin Larkin appeared in 2 games, playing 26 snaps on special teams and 10 on defense.

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Austin Larkin had a tryout with the Tennessee Titans on August 22,2020.

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Austin Larkin was signed by the Carolina Panthers on August 28,2020.

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Austin Larkin was waived on September 5,2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.

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Austin Larkin is the nephew of former Major League Baseball player Barry Austin Larkin.