Ted Larson was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (205th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Began his career as a defensive tackle before moving to center as a Junior... Larsen started 30-of-43 games at North Carolina State (5 starts in 23 games at defensive tackle; 25 starts in 25 games at center)...Recorded 23 tackles (13 solos) with four sacks for minus 32 yards, 5.5 stops for losses totaling 34 yards, one quarterback pressure, a pass deflection and a forced fumble...On offense, Larsen registered 185 knockdowns/key blocks with 19 touchdown-resulting blocks and eight downfield blocks...Penalized eight times and allowed 6.5 sacks with seven pressures...2009 (Senior): All-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team selection by The NFL Draft Report...Member of the Rimington Trophy Watch List (nation's top center)...Started all 12 games at center, registering 89 knockdowns with 10 touchdown-resulting blocks and four blocks down field, as he graded 82.75% for blocking consistency...Penalized four times and allowed 1.5 sacks (minus 11 yards) and three quarterback pressures on 421 pass plays...Graded 85% or better in four contests, including a season-best 96% vs. Murray State...Recorded two solo tackles – one each vs. Wake Forest and Florida State...Participated in a total of 789 snaps, second-best on the team...2008 (Junior): Despite never playing the position before, Larsen was named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List (nation's top center)...Was the recipient of the team's Jim Ritcher Award, given to the squad's Outstanding Offensive Lineman...Participated in 730 snaps, as he produced 96 knockdowns, nine touchdown-resulting blocks and four blocks downfield, as he graded 81.54% for blocking consistency...Was penalized four times and gave up five sacks, along with four QB pressures on 392 pass plays...Recovered a fumble in the Boston College clash...2007 (Sophomore): Larsen played in 12 games as the team's chief reserve at both defensive tackle positions...Participated in 315 snaps, starting at right tackle vs. Boston College and on the left side vs. Clemson...Finished with twelve tackles (5 solos), two sacks for minus 14 yards and 2.5 stops for losses totaling 15 yards...Added a QB pressure, as he caused a fumble and deflected one pass...2006 (Freshman): Larsen earned his first letter at State as a defensive tackle...Played in 11 games, starting at right tackle vs. Virginia and Clemson and on the left side vs. Boston College...Recorded nine tackles (6 solos) with a pair of sacks and three stops for losses of 19 yards...2005 (Redshirt): Redshirted as a freshman, performing on the scout team at defensive tackle...Earned the 'Top Newcomer' award for the defense following 2006 spring workouts.

Born 6/13/87Graduated in May, 2009 with a degree in History…Father, Robert, played defensive end at Wichita State from 1972-1976…Resides in Palm Harbor, Florida…Attended University (Palm Harbor, Fla.) High School, playing football for head coach Mike June…The standout defensive lineman was named by The Florida Athletic Coaches Association as the District Player of the Year following his senior season…Also chosen All-Pinellas County first-team and All-Sun Coast Florida second-team, as he recorded 65 tackles, including eight sacks while also blocking a kick.