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{{NFL player
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|Birthplace=[[Jacksonville, Florida]]
|position =[[Tight end]],<br>[[Offensive tackle]]/[[Offensive guard|Guard]]
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|Position=[[Tight End|TE]], [[Tackle (American football position)|T]]
|birthdate ={{Birth date and age|1972|1|18}}<br>[[Jacksonville, Florida]]
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|College=[[Liberty University|Liberty]]
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|DraftedYear=1994
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|finalyear =2006
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|college =[[Liberty University|Liberty]]
|years=1994-2005
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|teams=[[Denver Broncos]]
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|1994}} - {{NFL Year|2006}})
|ProBowls=
* [[Orlando Predators]] ({{AFL Year|2007}})*<ref name="AFL">{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3416726 |title=Predators land former NFL Pro Bowler Dwayne Carswell |work=OurSportsCentral.com |date=[[January 17]], [[2007]] |accessdate=[[September 5]], [[2009]]}}</ref>
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* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2002 Pro Bowl|2001]])<ref name="AFL" />
* 2x [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl XXXII|XXXII]], [[Super Bowl XXXIII|XXXIII]])<ref name="AFL" />
* 2005 Ed Block Courage Award
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'''Dwayne Carswell''' (born January 18, 1972) is a retired [[American football]] [[offensive line]]man who played from 1994-2005 for the [[Denver Broncos]] in the [[National Football League]]. He was originally signed as an [[undrafted]] rookie free agent by the Broncos in 1994.<ref name="Crash">{{cite web |url=http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/5189415/detail.html |title=Broncos' Carswell Critical Following Multi-Car Crash |work=TheDenverChannel.com |publisher=[[KMGH-TV]] |date=[[October 27]], [[2005]] |accessdate=[[September 5]], [[2009]]}}</ref> He played [[college football]] at [[Liberty University]].


Carswell won two [[Super Bowl ring]]s with the Broncos in [[Super Bowl XXXII|1997]] and [[Super Bowl XXXIII|1999]] and was selected to the [[Pro Bowl]] in [[2002 Pro Bowl|2001]]. His first career reception came on a five-yard pass from [[Pro Football Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]] [[quarterback]] [[John Elway]]. Carswell received the Ed Block Courage Award, after suffering season-ending internal injuries in October 2005<ref name="Discharged">{{cite web |url=http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/5251647/detail.html |title=Dwayne Carswell Released From Hospital |work=TheDenverChannel.com |publisher=[[KMGH-TV]] |date=[[November 4]], [[2005]] |accessdate=[[September 5]], [[2009]]}}</ref>, in a car crash in [[Aurora, Colorado]].<ref name="Crash" /><ref name="Serious">{{cite web |url=http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/5200485/detail.html |title=Carswell Upgraded to Serious Condition |work=TheDenverChannel.com |publisher=[[KMGH-TV]] |date=[[October 28]], [[2005]] |accessdate=[[September 5]], [[2009]]}}</ref><ref name="Better">{{cite web |url=http://www.thedenverchannel.com/sports/5212519/detail.html |title=Carswell Upgraded; Could Be Released From Hospital Soon |work=TheDenverChannel.com |publisher=[[KMGH-TV]] |date=[[October 31]], [[2005]] |accessdate=[[September 5]], [[2009]]}}</ref> Carswell was signed by the [[Orlando Predators]] of the [[Arena Football League]] in January [[2007 Orlando Predators season|2007]].<ref name="AFL" /> However, he was waived the next month.<ref name="Predators">{{cite web |url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=13 |title=Orlando Predators Historical Team Transactions |work=ArenaFan.com |accessdate=[[September 5]], [[2009]]}}</ref>
'''Dwayne Carswell''' (born [[January 18]], [[1972]] in [[Jacksonville, Florida]]) played in the [[National Football League]] from 1994-2005 for the [[Denver Broncos]].


==High school career==
Carswell, a native of [[Jacksonville, Florida]], earned all-state honors as a junior and senior in high school, attending [[Temple High School]] and [[University Christian High School]]. He was named second-team all-state as a sophomore at Temple and also earned all-conference, all-district and all-county honors during his high school career as a safety, running back and wide receiver. Carswell was named in 1999 to the Top 100 Athletes of Jacksonville list. Carswell often is referred to as "House" by his teammates, a nickname he was first called as a rookie because he joked he was "big as a house" when he entered the NFL. He and his wife, Tamara, reside in [[Aurora, Colorado]], with their daughters, Ashley and Aaron.
Carswell was born in [[Jacksonville, Florida]] and attended [[Temple High School]] and University Christian High School where he was an All-State selection as a [[Eleventh grade|junior]] and [[Twelfth grade|senior]]. He was named Second-team All-State as a [[Tenth grade|sophomore]] at Temple and also earned All-Conference, All-District and All-County honors during his high school career as a [[Safety (American football)|safety]], [[running back]] and [[wide receiver]]. He was also named in 1999 to the "Top 100 Athletes of Jacksonville" list.<ref name="AFL" />


==College career==
The 6-foot-3, 290 lb. Carswell attended [[Liberty University]].
Carswell then attended [[Liberty University]] where he played both running back for two seasons and tight end for his final two seasons. As a sophomore in 1991, he recorded 435 rushing yards and five [[touchdown]]s. As a senior he recorded 32 [[Reception (American football)|receptions]] for 259 yards. He finished his career with 65 receptions for 511 yards and two touchdowns.<ref name="AFL" /> While at Liberty, Carswell was coached at Liberty by former [[Cleveland Browns]]' [[head coach]] [[Sam Rutigliano]].


==Professional career==
During his pro career he was primarily a blocking [[tight end]]. As a tight end, Carswell was a 2001 Pro Bowl selection. He eventually was moved to the [[Tackle (American football position)|tackle]] position.
Carswell went unselected in the [[1994 NFL Draft]], however, on May 3, he was signed by the [[Denver Broncos]]. He was later waived by the team on August 26, to be re-signed to the teams' [[practice squad]] four days later.


===Early career===
On [[October 27]], [[2005]], Carswell was involved in a five-car crash in Aurora. Carswell was riding in a southbound [[vehicle]] when a northbound collision spilled into the southbound lanes.
He spent the first 11 weeks of the [[1994 Denver Broncos season|season]] on there until he was signed to the active roster on November 25. He made his [[National Football League|NFL]] debut on November 27, 1994 against the [[Cincinnati Bengals]], during the game he played on [[special teams]]. In [[1995 Denver Broncos season|1995]], Carswell was inactive for seven of the Broncos' first 13 games before making his first career start against the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on December 10, when he replaced [[Shannon Sharpe]], who had an eye injury. Carwell's first career reception came on a five-yard pass from [[John Elway]] in the second quarter. For the season, he recorded three receptions for 37 yards (12.3 avg.) and two special-teams tackles. In [[1996 Denver Broncos season|1996]], Carswell played in all 16 of the Broncos regular-season games and started one at tight end in place of Sharpe. Most of Carswell's playing time during the regular season came on special teams and as the backup tight end on offense. He finished the season with 15 receptions for 85 yards (5.7 avg.) and five special-teams tackles.


In [[1997 Denver Broncos season|1997]], Carswell played mostly in a reserve role at tight end and on special teams in all 16 games and made three starts at tight end. He finished the season with 12 receptions for 96 yards (8.0 avg.) and scored his first career touchdown on a 24-yard reception from Elway against the [[St. Louis Rams]] on September 14. On January 25, he recorded one receptions for four-yards in a 31-24 win over the [[Green Bay Packers]] in [[Super Bowl XXXII]]. In [[1998 Denver Broncos season|1998]], Carswell played all 16 regular-games, making one start, as the backup tight end and recorded four receptions for 51 yards. In [[1999 Denver Broncos season|1999]], Carswell became more of a contributor on offense, than in years past. He played all 16 regular-games, starting the last 11, catching 24 passes for 201 yards (8.4 avg.) with two touchdowns while also contributing on special teams.
Carswell was released from the [[Denver Broncos]]' roster on [[September 2]], [[2006]], thus ending his twelve year career with the Broncos.


===Replacing Shannon Sharpe===
Dwayne Carswell wore a Pacers headband.
In [[2000 Denver Broncos season|2000]], Carswell started all 16 regular-season games and set career highs in every receiving category by finishing third on the team with 49 receptions for 495 yards (10.1 avg.) and three touchdowns. And in [[2001 Denver Broncos season|2001]], Carswell started all 16 regular-games, recording 34 receptions for 299 yds. (8.8 avg.) and a career-high four touchdowns. For his performance, he was selected to his first, and only [[Pro Bowl]].

===Later career===
In [[2002 Denver Broncos season|2002]], with the return of [[Shannon Sharpe]], who had played the previous two seasons with the [[Baltimore Ravens]], Carswell returned to being the Broncos backup, blocking tight end. For the season, he played all 16 regular-season games, with seven starts, four coming when the Broncos opened the game in a two-tight end set three while replacing the injured Sharpe. In [[2003 Denver Broncos season|2003]], Carswell played all 16 regular-season games, with 10 starts, nine when the team started the game in a two tight end set and one replacing an inactive Sharpe. For the season, Carswell recorded six receptions for 53 yards (8.8 avg.) with a touchdown. Nine starts came when the Broncos opened games in a two-tight end set, and his other came at Green Bay on December 28 in place of the inactive Shannon Sharpe. In [[2004 Denver Broncos season|2004]], Carswell spent [[training camp]] playing at [[offensive tackle]], however he was later switched to [[tight end]]. He appeared in 15 regular-season games with 14 starts and recorded 22 receptions for 198 yards (9.0 avg.) and one touchdown. In certain formations, he was also used as an [[H-back]]. He missed the Broncos game at Cincinnati on October 18 because he was suspended by the [[National Football League#Commissioners and presidents|commissioner]]. The suspension was lifted on October 26.

In [[2005 Denver Broncos season|2005]], Carswell was switched to [[offensive guard]] during training camp, however he received playing time as an eligible receiver in goal line situations in all seven games he played. He recorded two touchdown receptions against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] on October 2.<ref name="Crash" /> Becoming the first offensive lineman in the Super Bowl era, since 1966, to record two touchdown receptions in the same game. When he was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, he was tied for second on the team with two touchdown receptions. On September 1, 2006, Carswell was released by the Broncos.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.foxnews.com/printer_friendly_wires/2006Sep01/0,4675,FBNBroncosCarswell,00.html |title=Broncos cut Vetern TE Dwayne Carswell (printer friendly) |work-[[FOXNews]].com |date=[[September 1]], [[2006]] |accessdate=[[September 5]], [[2009]]}}</ref> On January 24, [[2007 Orlando Predators season|2007]], Carswell signed with the [[Orlando Predators]] of the [[Arena Football League]].<ref name="AFL" /> However, he was waived on February 18.<ref name="Predators" />

===Car accident===
On [[October 27]], [[2005]], Carswell was involved in a five-car crash in [[Aurora, Colorado]].<ref name="Crash" /><ref name="Serious" /><ref name="Better" /> The vehicle he was riding in was traveling in the southbound direction when a collision in the northbound lanes, at the intersection of Parker Road and Hampden Avenue, of the road spilled into the southbound lanes.<ref name="Crash" /><ref name="Serious" /><ref name="Better" /> As a result of the accident, Carswell sustained broken [[ribs]] and other internal injuries.<ref name="Serious" /><ref name="Better" /><ref name="Discharged" /> He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on October 31. He was later discharged from the Medical Center of Aurora on November 4. As a result of his recovery from his injuries, Carswell earned the Broncos' Ed Block Courage Award for his recovery from the accident.

==Personal life==
Carswell, whos nickname is "House"<ref name="Better" />, and his wife, Tamara, reside in Aurora, Colorado, with their daughters, Ashley and Aaron.<ref name="Crash" />

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=708 Complete Dwyane Carswell Bio]
* [http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=708 Denver Broncos bio]
* {{imdb|3004474}}


{{Super Bowl XXXII}}
{{Super Bowl XXXII}}
{{Super Bowl XXXIII}}
{{Super Bowl XXXIII}}

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Revision as of 08:10, 5 September 2009

Dwayne Carswell
No. 89, 77
Position:Tight end,
Offensive tackle/Guard
Career information
College:Liberty
Undrafted:1994
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Dwayne Carswell (born January 18, 1972) is a retired American football offensive lineman who played from 1994-2005 for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League. He was originally signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Broncos in 1994.[2] He played college football at Liberty University.

Carswell won two Super Bowl rings with the Broncos in 1997 and 1999 and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2001. His first career reception came on a five-yard pass from Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway. Carswell received the Ed Block Courage Award, after suffering season-ending internal injuries in October 2005[3], in a car crash in Aurora, Colorado.[2][4][5] Carswell was signed by the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League in January 2007.[1] However, he was waived the next month.[6]

High school career

Carswell was born in Jacksonville, Florida and attended Temple High School and University Christian High School where he was an All-State selection as a junior and senior. He was named Second-team All-State as a sophomore at Temple and also earned All-Conference, All-District and All-County honors during his high school career as a safety, running back and wide receiver. He was also named in 1999 to the "Top 100 Athletes of Jacksonville" list.[1]

College career

Carswell then attended Liberty University where he played both running back for two seasons and tight end for his final two seasons. As a sophomore in 1991, he recorded 435 rushing yards and five touchdowns. As a senior he recorded 32 receptions for 259 yards. He finished his career with 65 receptions for 511 yards and two touchdowns.[1] While at Liberty, Carswell was coached at Liberty by former Cleveland Browns' head coach Sam Rutigliano.

Professional career

Carswell went unselected in the 1994 NFL Draft, however, on May 3, he was signed by the Denver Broncos. He was later waived by the team on August 26, to be re-signed to the teams' practice squad four days later.

Early career

He spent the first 11 weeks of the season on there until he was signed to the active roster on November 25. He made his NFL debut on November 27, 1994 against the Cincinnati Bengals, during the game he played on special teams. In 1995, Carswell was inactive for seven of the Broncos' first 13 games before making his first career start against the Seattle Seahawks on December 10, when he replaced Shannon Sharpe, who had an eye injury. Carwell's first career reception came on a five-yard pass from John Elway in the second quarter. For the season, he recorded three receptions for 37 yards (12.3 avg.) and two special-teams tackles. In 1996, Carswell played in all 16 of the Broncos regular-season games and started one at tight end in place of Sharpe. Most of Carswell's playing time during the regular season came on special teams and as the backup tight end on offense. He finished the season with 15 receptions for 85 yards (5.7 avg.) and five special-teams tackles.

In 1997, Carswell played mostly in a reserve role at tight end and on special teams in all 16 games and made three starts at tight end. He finished the season with 12 receptions for 96 yards (8.0 avg.) and scored his first career touchdown on a 24-yard reception from Elway against the St. Louis Rams on September 14. On January 25, he recorded one receptions for four-yards in a 31-24 win over the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII. In 1998, Carswell played all 16 regular-games, making one start, as the backup tight end and recorded four receptions for 51 yards. In 1999, Carswell became more of a contributor on offense, than in years past. He played all 16 regular-games, starting the last 11, catching 24 passes for 201 yards (8.4 avg.) with two touchdowns while also contributing on special teams.

Replacing Shannon Sharpe

In 2000, Carswell started all 16 regular-season games and set career highs in every receiving category by finishing third on the team with 49 receptions for 495 yards (10.1 avg.) and three touchdowns. And in 2001, Carswell started all 16 regular-games, recording 34 receptions for 299 yds. (8.8 avg.) and a career-high four touchdowns. For his performance, he was selected to his first, and only Pro Bowl.

Later career

In 2002, with the return of Shannon Sharpe, who had played the previous two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Carswell returned to being the Broncos backup, blocking tight end. For the season, he played all 16 regular-season games, with seven starts, four coming when the Broncos opened the game in a two-tight end set three while replacing the injured Sharpe. In 2003, Carswell played all 16 regular-season games, with 10 starts, nine when the team started the game in a two tight end set and one replacing an inactive Sharpe. For the season, Carswell recorded six receptions for 53 yards (8.8 avg.) with a touchdown. Nine starts came when the Broncos opened games in a two-tight end set, and his other came at Green Bay on December 28 in place of the inactive Shannon Sharpe. In 2004, Carswell spent training camp playing at offensive tackle, however he was later switched to tight end. He appeared in 15 regular-season games with 14 starts and recorded 22 receptions for 198 yards (9.0 avg.) and one touchdown. In certain formations, he was also used as an H-back. He missed the Broncos game at Cincinnati on October 18 because he was suspended by the commissioner. The suspension was lifted on October 26.

In 2005, Carswell was switched to offensive guard during training camp, however he received playing time as an eligible receiver in goal line situations in all seven games he played. He recorded two touchdown receptions against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 2.[2] Becoming the first offensive lineman in the Super Bowl era, since 1966, to record two touchdown receptions in the same game. When he was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, he was tied for second on the team with two touchdown receptions. On September 1, 2006, Carswell was released by the Broncos.[7] On January 24, 2007, Carswell signed with the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League.[1] However, he was waived on February 18.[6]

Car accident

On October 27, 2005, Carswell was involved in a five-car crash in Aurora, Colorado.[2][4][5] The vehicle he was riding in was traveling in the southbound direction when a collision in the northbound lanes, at the intersection of Parker Road and Hampden Avenue, of the road spilled into the southbound lanes.[2][4][5] As a result of the accident, Carswell sustained broken ribs and other internal injuries.[4][5][3] He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on October 31. He was later discharged from the Medical Center of Aurora on November 4. As a result of his recovery from his injuries, Carswell earned the Broncos' Ed Block Courage Award for his recovery from the accident.

Personal life

Carswell, whos nickname is "House"[5], and his wife, Tamara, reside in Aurora, Colorado, with their daughters, Ashley and Aaron.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Predators land former NFL Pro Bowler Dwayne Carswell". OurSportsCentral.com. January 17, 2007. Retrieved September 5, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Broncos' Carswell Critical Following Multi-Car Crash". TheDenverChannel.com. KMGH-TV. October 27, 2005. Retrieved September 5, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b "Dwayne Carswell Released From Hospital". TheDenverChannel.com. KMGH-TV. November 4, 2005. Retrieved September 5, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  4. ^ a b c d "Carswell Upgraded to Serious Condition". TheDenverChannel.com. KMGH-TV. October 28, 2005. Retrieved September 5, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  5. ^ a b c d e "Carswell Upgraded; Could Be Released From Hospital Soon". TheDenverChannel.com. KMGH-TV. October 31, 2005. Retrieved September 5, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  6. ^ a b "Orlando Predators Historical Team Transactions". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved September 5, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "Broncos cut Vetern TE Dwayne Carswell (printer friendly)". September 1, 2006. Retrieved September 5, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help); Text "work-FOXNews.com" ignored (help)

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