Alex Carrington
Carrington with the Buffalo Bills
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| Position: | Defensive End | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | June 19, 1987 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Tupelo, Mississippi | ||||||||
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| High school: | Tupelo (MS) | ||||||||
| College: | Arkansas State | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2010 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72 | ||||||||
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Alex Carrington (born June 19, 1987) is an American football defensive end who is currently a member of the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted by the Bills in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas State. He has also played for the St. Louis Rams.
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High school
Carrington attended Tupelo High School in his hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi.[1] He recorded 84 tackles, six sacks and forced three fumbles as a senior, and was named to the all-region team. His only scholarship offer came from Arkansas State, which he accepted.[2]
College career
With the Red Wolves, Carrington was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year following the 2008 season after he made 10.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss in 12 games.[3] In his senior season, he recorded 41 tackles, including 14.5 for loss, and nine sacks and three forced fumbles. He also returned a fumble 27 yards for a touchdown against Western Kentucky.
He completed his career with 21.5 sacks, which ranks second best in school history and fourth highest in conference history.
Professional career
NFL Draft
Carrington was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Buffalo Bills
On July 19, 2010, Carrington signed a four-year contract with the Bills.[4] At the start of the 2011 Training Camp, Carrington was moved to Outside Linebacker.
In 2013, following an injury against the New York Jets, Carrington was placed on injured reserve, effectively ending his season.[5]
St Louis Rams
On March 25, 2014, he was signed by the St. Louis Rams.[6]
Second stint with the Buffalo Bills
On May 5, 2015, Carrington re-signed with the Buffalo Bills.[7] On November 30, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve.[8]
References
- ↑ Player Profile
- ↑ Alex Carrington - Yahoo Sports
- ↑ Sun Belt Conference Names 2008 All-Sun Belt Football Teams SunBeltSports.org, December 9, 2009
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External links
- Buffalo Bills currentteam parameter articles
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- 1987 births
- Living people
- African-American players of American football
- American football defensive ends
- American football linebackers
- Arkansas State Red Wolves football players
- Buffalo Bills players
- People from Tupelo, Mississippi
- Players of American football from Mississippi
- St. Louis Rams players
