Carlins Platel

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Carlins Platel
Calgary Stampeders
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-08-15) August 15, 1999 (age 24)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Everett
(Everett, Massachusetts)
College: Assumption (2017–2020)
South Carolina (2021)
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Carlins Platel [1] (born August 15, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Assumption and South Carolina. He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

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College career

After being unranked by every major recruiting site, [2] Platel committed to play football at nearby Assumption College to play college football. He would be named to the NE10 All-Rookie Team as a freshman in 2017. He appeared in 10 games for the Greyhounds in 2018 and 2019, making First Team All-NE10 as a junior. After Assumption not being able to have a season in 2020 because of Covid-19, Platel transferred to South Carolina as a graduate transfer in 2021. He made seven starts for the Gamecocks at the nickel position in 2021, making 21 tackles to go along with two forced fumbles, both against Kentucky. [3] Platel entered into the 2022 NFL Draft after his lone season with South Carolina.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Platel signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. [4] He entered the 2022 season as the team's third nickel corner behind Arthur Maulet and Tre Norwood. In the team's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, Platel suffered a knee injury which resulted in him being carted off the field. [5] The Steelers him on IR on August 31, ending his season. Pittsburgh released Platel on March 10, 2023, along with William Jackson III. [6]

Philadelphia Stars

Platel signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL on June 13, 2023. He was placed on the inactive roster on the same day. [7]

Calgary Stampeders

Platel signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 1, 2024. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Carlins Platel Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  2. ↑ "Carlins Platel, 2017 Defensive Back, Assumption". On3.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Carlins Platel". July 28, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Report: Steelers Sign Tryout CB Carlins Platel to a Contract". May 15, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Steelers CB Carlins Platel Has Surgery after Injury Sunday". August 29, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Steelers release Jackson, Platel".
  7. ↑ "Former Gamecocks CB signs with USFL's Philadelphia Stars". June 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Stamps sign American DB Carlins Platel". February 2024.
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