Carlos Basham Jr.

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Carlos Basham Jr.
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Basham in 2021
No. 55 – New York Giants
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-12-16) December 16, 1997 (age 26)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:274 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High school: Northside (Roanoke)
College: Wake Forest (2016–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / Round: 2 / Pick: 61
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-ACC (2019)
  • Third-team All-ACC (2020)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Tackles:48
Sacks:4.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:2
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Carlos "Boogie" Basham Jr. (born December 16, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wake Forest, and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Early years

Basham attended Northside in Roanoke, Virginia. [1] As a senior, he had 76 tackles and seven sacks. He committed to Wake Forest University to play college football. [2]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Wake Forest in 2016, Basham played in all 13 games in 2017 and had 24 tackles. As a junior in 2018, he had 64 tackles and 4.5 sacks. [3] Basham returned to Wake Forest as a starter in 2019. [4] [5] On December 21, 2019, Basham announced that he would resume his college stint for his senior season in 2020. [6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m)		274 lb
(124 kg)		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.59 s1.63 s2.70 s4.32 s7.13 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		20 reps
All values from Pro Day [7] [8] [9]

Buffalo Bills

Basham was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round (61st overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. [10] On May 12, 2021, Basham officially signed with the Bills. [11]

On September 8, 2022, during the kickoff game at the Los Angeles Rams, Basham recorded his first ever career interception, a 21 yard pick from Matthew Stafford. This interception helped seal the game for the Bills as they won 31–10. Basham also recorded a sack on Stafford earlier in the night. [12]

New York Giants

On August 29, 2023, Basham was traded to the New York Giants, along with 2025 seventh-round pick, in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick. [13]

Personal life

Basham is the cousin of NFL defensive end Tarell Basham. [14] He gained his nickname "Boogie" due to his fondness for dancing in his youth. [15]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstTFLQBHSckSftyPDIntYdsY/ILngTDFFFRYdsY/RTD
2021 BUF 8018117432.50000—00000—0
2022 BUF 15019910152.00212121.02100111.00
2023 NYG 1301156000.00000—00000—0
Career 360482523584.50212121.02100111.00

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstTFLQBHSckSftyPDIntYdsY/ILngTDFFFRYdsY/RTD
2021 BUF 20651111.00000—00000—0
2022 BUF 20523121.00100—00000—0
Career 401174232.00100—00000—0

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References

  1. ↑ Anderson, Robert (November 27, 2014). "Northside's 'Boogie' Basham dances to recruiting rhythm". Roanoke Times. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  2. ↑ Appicello, John (July 7, 2015). "Carlos Basham Jr. headed to Wake Forest". WSLS. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  3. ↑ O'Neill, Conor (March 7, 2019). "Boogie Basham is now Wake Forest's most-experienced defensive lineman — and is elevating game to match what comes with that". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ Doughty, Doug (October 23, 2019). "Doughty College Notebook: Former Viking Basham hitting stride at Wake Forest". Roanoke Times. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  5. ↑ "One timeline for NFL decision". Winston-Salem Journal. December 2, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ Taylor, John (December 21, 2019). "DE Carlos Basham will return to Wake Forest for senior season". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Boogie Basham Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  8. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Carlos Basham Jr., Wake Forest NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Carlos Basham Jr. 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  10. ↑ LaBarber, Jourdon (April 30, 2021). "5 things to know about defensive end Boogie Basham". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  11. ↑ Robinson, Sam (May 12, 2021). "Bills Sign Round 2 Pick Carlos Basham Jr". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams - September 8th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  13. ↑ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2023). "Giants acquire OLB Boogie Basham in trade with Bills". Giants.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  14. ↑ Spooner, Chris (November 9, 2020). "2021 NFL Draft: Don't overlook Wake Forest EDGE Carlos Basham Jr". ProFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Boogie Basham Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
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