Brandon Carr

Brandon Carr

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Carr with the Cowboys in 2015
No. 39 Dallas Cowboys
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1986-05-19) May 19, 1986
Place of birth: Flint, Michigan
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Flint Township (MI) Carman-Ainsworth
College: Grand Valley State
NFL Draft: 2008 / Round: 5 / Pick: 140
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2016
Tackles: 541
Quarterback sacks: 1.0
Pass deflections: 108
Interceptions: 15
Touchdowns: 2
Player stats at NFL.com

Brandon Carey Carr (born May 19, 1986) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Grand Valley State. In December 2012, Brandon launched the Carr Cares foundation. The Carr Cares Foundation focuses on educational enrichment and physical fitness for youth. The foundation is currently in the process of creating tutoring and mentorship programs, in addition to implementing physical fitness curriculums in the states of Texas and Michigan.

Early years

Brandon Carr was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. He attended Carman Ainsworth High School.

College career

At Division II Grand Valley State, Carr played in 49 games, starting 41. He made 206 tackles (147 solo) and 11 interceptions, and defended 39 passes. During his sophomore and junior seasons, he helped the Lakers win back-to-back NCAA Division II national championships. In his senior year, he played in all 13 games, posting 45 tackles (33 solo), two interceptions, and defended 13 passes. He received the Defensive Back of the Year honor by Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for his senior season.[1]

Professional career

Carr stretching before a game in Denver in January, 2010.

Kansas City Chiefs

Carr was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round (140th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. It was reported that Carr was the only player Herman Edwards was targeting with his fifth-round pick.[2] The Chiefs agreed to a three-year contract with Carr on June 11, 2008.[1] On the final play of the Chiefs 2011 season, Carr intercepted a Tim Tebow throw, which ended the game and season, as well as his tenure with the Chiefs. In 2011, Carr recorded four interceptions, only a 46% completion rate of plays in which he was involved, and gave up only three touchdowns.[3]

Dallas Cowboys

On March 14, 2012, Carr signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He signed to a five-year contract worth a reported $50.1 million.[4] His contract guaranteed Carr $26.5 million, as well as, included a $10 million signing bonus.[5] His base salary will be $1.2 million in 2012, $14.3 million in 2013, $7.5 million in 2014, $8 million in 2015 and $9.1 million in 2016.[6] On December 16, 2012, Carr made an interception in overtime against the Steelers, keeping the Cowboys' playoff hopes alive. On September 8, 2013, he intercepted another ball in the 4th quarter against the Giants, which he also returned for a touchdown, and helped Dallas win against the Giants at home for the first time since 2008.

References

  1. 1 2 "Chiefs Agree to Terms with CB Brandon Carr" (Press release).
  2. ↑ "CBS Sports Player Page". sportsline.com. Retrieved 2008-05-01.
  3. ↑ "Brandon Carr and Dallas Cowboys Working Out A Deal".
  4. ↑ Silva, Evan (March 14, 2012). "Cowboys sign Brandon Carr for five years, $50.1 million". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  5. ↑ Watkin, Calvin (March 15, 2012). "Brandon Carr to get $26.5M guaranteed". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  6. ↑ ESPN, additional text.
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