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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Kansas City Chiefs=== |
===Kansas City Chiefs=== |
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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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1615557 |title=CBS Sports Player Page |accessdate=2008-05-01 |format= |work=sportsline.com }}</ref> The Chiefs agreed to a three-year contract with Carr on June 11, 2008. On the final play of the Chiefs 2011 season, Carr intercepted a Tim Tebow throw, which |
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1615557 |title=CBS Sports Player Page |accessdate=2008-05-01 |format= |work=sportsline.com }}</ref> The Chiefs agreed to a three-year contract with Carr on June 11, 2008.<ref name=Chiefs1>{{cite press release|url=http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/06/11/chiefs_agree_to_terms_with_cb_brandon_carr/|titl e=Chiefs Agree to Terms with CB Brandon Carr}}</ref> On the final play of the Chiefs 2011 season, Carr intercepted a [[Tim Tebow]] throw, which ended the game and season. |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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| Born: | May 19, 1986 Flint, Michigan | ||||||
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| College: | Grand Valley State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 2008 / Round: 5 / Pick: 140 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Brandon Carey Carr (born May 19, 1986) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Grand Valley State University.
Early years
Carr was born in Flint, Michigan, to John L. Carr and Kathy Robinson Carr.
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
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.
Dallas Cowboys
On March 14, 2012, Carr signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
References
- ^ a b (Press release) http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/06/11/chiefs_agree_to_terms_with_cb_brandon_carr/.
{{cite press release}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|titl e=ignored (help) - ^ "CBS Sports Player Page". sportsline.com. Retrieved 2008-05-01.