Larry Asante

Larry Gibbs Asante (born March 7, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Early life Asante was born in Compton, California. He attended both Annandale High School in Annandale, VA and then the Hayfield Secondary School outside Alexandria, Virginia, where he earned all-league honors as a running back in the AAA Patriot Division.

College career Coffeyville Community College Asante registered 76 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, three blocked kicks and an interception as a linebacker at Coffeyville Community College.

Asante and the Browns agreed to a four-year contract worth about $1.96 million on July 16, 2010.

Asante was waived by the Browns on September 4, 2010.

On September 5, 2010 Asante was signed to the Browns practice squad.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Asante was signed off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad after a season-ending injury to starting rookie Cody Grimm. He appeared in the final two games of the 2010 season, recording an interception against Drew Brees in the season finale against the New Orleans Saints. He was released on August 30, 2012.

Indianapolis Colts

Asante signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts on December 31, 2012.

Oakland Raiders Asante signed with the Oakland Raiders on August 6, 2014.

Personal life Asante has three children. His younger brother Eugene plays college football for the Auburn Tigers.