Lawrence Thomas Guy is an American football

American football

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 defensive end

Defensive end

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 with the Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers

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 of the National Football League

National Football League

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. Prior to being a member of the Packers, Guy played college football

College football

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 at Arizona State University

Arizona State Sun Devils football

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High school career

Guy attended Western High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., where he recorded 238 tackles (171 solo), 30.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries in his three seasons. As a senior in 2007, he totaled 102 tackles (69 solo), 15.5 quarterback sacks and one fumble recovery.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com

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, Guy was listed as the No. 13 defensive tackle prospect in the nation. He committed to the Sun Devils

Arizona State Sun Devils football

The Arizona State Sun Devils' football program represents Arizona State University in college football, and competes in NCAA Division I FBS as a member of the Pacific-12 Conference....

 on December 19, 2007, choosing ASU over Arizona

University of Arizona

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, Michigan

University of Michigan

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, Nebraska, Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma

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, Oregon

University of Oregon

-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...

 and Tennessee

University of Tennessee

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College career

As a true freshman, Guy played in all 12 games of the season, starting the final eight. He totaled 44 tackles (17 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss (minus 22 yards), two sacks (minus nine yards) and one fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown. Guy's 44 tackles were the second-highest among Pac-10 defensive tackles on the season.

Guy subsequently earned consensus All-Freshman honors, as he was named to FWAA′s Freshman All-America team, The Sporting News′ All-Freshman team, and College Football News′ All-Freshman first team.

Professional career

Guy was drafted in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft

2011 NFL Draft

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by the Green Bay Packers.

External links

• http://arizonastate.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?player=402376&PT=7&PR=2&type=scouting#scouting
• Official profile at Arizona State
• http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1631775/lawrence-guy
• http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1631775