Leonardo Carson

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Leonardo Carson
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Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1977-02-11) February 11, 1977 (age 47)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Shaw (AL)
College: Auburn
NFL draft: 2000  / Round: 4 / Pick: 113
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:64
Tackles:129
Sacks:8.5
Player stats at PFR

Leonardo Tremayne Carson (born February 11, 1977) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Auburn University.

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Early years

Carson attended Shaw High School in Mobile, Alabama. He played five different positions (linebacker, tight end, fullback, wide receiver and quarterback) and was the starting quarterback in his last 2 years. [1] As a senior, he recorded 934 passing yards for 7 touchdowns, 1,104 rushing yards for 12 touchdowns, receiving All-state and All-American honors.

He accepted a football scholarship from Auburn University with the intention of playing tight end. In July 1996, he was sentenced to 60 days in jail, for his role in the break-in of a car in March, but was able to be placed on probation and serve only 6 days. [2]

Carson was converted into a defensive tackle as a true freshman, before being moved to defensive end when Shannon Shuttle was lost for the year. [3] He started the last 4 games of the season, while registering 32 tackles (2 for loss), 4.5 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. [4]

As a sophomore, he started 13 games, tallying 59 tackles (9 for loss), 2 sacks, 2 passes defensed, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. [5] As a junior, he posted 90 tackles (8 for loss), 8.5 sacks, one interception, 2 passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

His stats were impacted in his last season when he was moved to defensive tackle, tallying 43 tackles (28 for loss), 2 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. [6] He finished his career with 224 tackles (47 for loss), 17 sacks, 4 passes defensed, 2 interceptions, 4 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Carson was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2000 NFL draft. [7] As a rookie, he appeared in 4 of the first 10 games, making 2 tackles. On November 17, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a tore right rotator cuff.

In 2001, he started 13 games at defensive tackle, after replacing Jamal Williams who tore the ACL in his left knee. He posted 33 tackles, 3 sacks, 3 passes defensed and 2 fumble recoveries.

In 2002, he began the season as a backup, but started the last 6 games after Williams suffered a season-ending ankle injury, posting 31 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 3 passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

On August 21, 2003, he was arrested for breaking into an apartment and was later sued on September 30. [8] He appeared in 5 games as a backup defensive tackle, making 2 tackles and one pass defensed. He was waived on October 14. [9]

Dallas Cowboys

On October 18, 2003, he was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys. [10] He was a backup defensive tackle, registering 21 tackles (1 for loss), 1.5 sacks and 2 quarterback pressures. He tore his right triceps muscle against the Washington Redskins and was placed on the injured reserve list on December 16.

Carson was re-signed for the 2004 season, although he served 8 days in jail in June and was suspended for the opening game by the NFL for his previous legal problems and the violation of the player conduct policy. [11] He passed Willie Blade on the depth chart and started 15 games alongside Pro Bowler La'Roi Glover. He posted 55 tackles (seventh on the team), 5 tackles for loss (tied for the team lead), 8 quarterback pressures, one fumble recovery and a half sack. [12]

Although large and physically talented, his productivity as a player was often average, and head coach Bill Parcells, who initially lauded his arrival to the team, stated in several press conferences that he'd lost confidence in Carson.

He signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys for the 2005 season, but was released on September 1, after being passed on the depth chart by rookie Jay Ratliff. [13]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2000 SDG 402200.01000000000
2001 SDG 1613332493.07000030200
2002 SDG 167312293.52000030100
2003 SDG 502200.00000010000
2003 DAL 80181351.52000000100
2004 DAL 15154329140.54000000100
643512992378.516000070500

Personal life

Beginning June 14, 2004, Carson began serving a 30-day sentence at the Mobile County Metro Jail on two misdemeanor counts of kidnapping and burglary relating to an August 2003 incident where he broke into the home of his ex-girlfriend's sister, Tasha Locke. He forced her to leave with him, but later that evening, Carson's car broke down, and Locke escaped. [14]

In June 2010, Carson was sentenced to ten years in prison for selling drugs, while living in Mobile, Alabama. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "With His Second Chance, Carson Is Ready To Prove Doubters Wrong" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Status Of Tiger Signee In Doubt" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Bowden tries to turn attention to Indians" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Familiar Faces Return For Auburn" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  5. ↑ "I'm King Of The World" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Draft" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  7. ↑ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Former Auburn Star Accused Of Kidnapping" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Chargers cut tackle who is facing charges" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  10. ↑ "NFL Transactions" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Cowboys' Carson Suspended" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Two Cowboys Get New Contracts" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Cowboys sign Price; F. Mitchell cut; Brees OK" . Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Carson pleads guilty, will serve 30 days". June 15, 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
  15. ↑ Kirby, Brendan (June 10, 2010). "Ex-Auburn football star Leonardo Carson sentenced to 10 years and a month for drug dealing". Online article. al.com. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
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