Bobby Carpenter
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Career Summary
Bobby Carpenter is a former NFL linebacker who played college football at Ohio State. NFL statistics credit him with 93 games, 141 tackles, 3.5 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown.
Bobby Carpenter is a former NFL linebacker who played college football at Ohio State. NFL statistics credit him with 93 games, 141 tackles, 3.5 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown.
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Early Life
Carpenter grew up in Lancaster, Ohio, on his family’s modest farm. Ohio State reported that he participated in several sports before beginning football in seventh grade.
Carpenter grew up in Lancaster, Ohio, on his family’s modest farm. Ohio State reported that he participated in several sports before beginning football in seventh grade.
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High School
Carpenter played quarterback in junior high before developing as a linebacker. His father, Rob, coached him in junior high and high school and credited his work ethic in the weight room.
Carpenter played quarterback in junior high before developing as a linebacker. His father, Rob, coached him in junior high and high school and credited his work ethic in the weight room.
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College Career
Carpenter played linebacker at Ohio State from 2002 through 2005. He finished with 14.5 career sacks, ranking 10th in school history, and posted eight sacks as a senior in 2005.
Carpenter played linebacker at Ohio State from 2002 through 2005. He finished with 14.5 career sacks, ranking 10th in school history, and posted eight sacks as a senior in 2005.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas selected Carpenter in the first round, 18th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. The Cowboys expected the Ohio State linebacker to compete at outside linebacker opposite DeMarcus Ware.
Dallas selected Carpenter in the first round, 18th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft. The Cowboys expected the Ohio State linebacker to compete at outside linebacker opposite DeMarcus Ware.
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NFL Career
Carpenter played four seasons with Dallas and later appeared for Miami, Detroit and New England. His NFL career totaled 93 games, including 58 with Dallas, 15 with Miami, 26 with Detroit and four with New England.
Carpenter played four seasons with Dallas and later appeared for Miami, Detroit and New England. His NFL career totaled 93 games, including 58 with Dallas, 15 with Miami, 26 with Detroit and four with New England.
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Career Accomplishments
Carpenter’s top NFL tackle season came in 2009 with Dallas, when he recorded 41 tackles and two sacks. In 2011, he returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown with Detroit.
Carpenter’s top NFL tackle season came in 2009 with Dallas, when he recorded 41 tackles and two sacks. In 2011, he returned an interception 34 yards for a touchdown with Detroit.
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Playing Style
Carpenter entered the NFL as an outside linebacker with experience in Ohio State’s 3-4 scheme and a demonstrated pass-rushing background. Dallas considered him a player who could compete early at outside linebacker.
Carpenter entered the NFL as an outside linebacker with experience in Ohio State’s 3-4 scheme and a demonstrated pass-rushing background. Dallas considered him a player who could compete early at outside linebacker.
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Legacy
Carpenter’s Ohio State career placed him among the Buckeyes’ career sack leaders, and he later spent seven NFL seasons across four franchises. Dallas has included him among its former Ohio State players.
Carpenter’s Ohio State career placed him among the Buckeyes’ career sack leaders, and he later spent seven NFL seasons across four franchises. Dallas has included him among its former Ohio State players.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official football sources document Carpenter’s final NFL season with New England in 2012 but do not provide enough verified detail about his activities after football.
The reviewed official football sources document Carpenter’s final NFL season with New England in 2012 but do not provide enough verified detail about his activities after football.
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