No. 39 Dallas Cowboys | |||||||||||||
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Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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Date of birth: | 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 | |||||||||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2016 | |||||||||||||
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Tackles: | 552 |
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Quarterback sacks: | 1.0 |
Pass deflections: | 110 |
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.
Brandon Carr was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. He attended Carman Ainsworth High School.
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.