Ahmad Carroll facts for kids
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Carroll in 2011
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 4, 1983 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Douglass (Atlanta, Georgia) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Arkansas | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25 | ||||||||||||
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| Player stats at PFR | |||||||||||||
| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |||||||||||||
Ahmad Raheem Carroll (born August 4, 1983) is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He also played in other leagues like the Arena Football League (AFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Carroll played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Green Bay Packers chose him in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft. He was also part of teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets.
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Early Life and "Batman" Nickname
Ahmad Carroll was born on August 4, 1983, in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was younger, he ran track and played Pop Warner football. During his Pop Warner days, he got the nickname "Batman." This happened because he often jumped over offensive linemen during games.
He went to Frederick Douglass High School in Atlanta. There, he was a top player in both football and track. In football, he played as a cornerback and a tailback. Experts rated him as one of the best defensive backs in the country. As a senior, he made 70 tackles. After high school, he earned a scholarship to the University of Arkansas.
College Career at Arkansas
At the University of Arkansas, Ahmad Carroll was a talented athlete in two sports. He was a sprinter for the track team. He also played as a cornerback for the football team.
During his college football career, he achieved these stats:
- 140 tackles (7 for losses)
- 25 passes defensed (meaning he broke up passes)
- 4 interceptions (catching the ball from the other team)
- 2 fumble recoveries (getting the ball after an opponent dropped it)
- 2 forced fumbles (making an opponent drop the ball)
- 12 quarterback hurries (pressuring the opposing quarterback)
Track Achievements
Ahmad Carroll was also a very fast track athlete.
High School Track
While at Frederick Douglass High School, Carroll ran for the D.C. Motion Track Club. He set a state record in the 100-meter dash. He also won a national championship in the 100-meter dash.
College Track
At the University of Arkansas, he continued to compete in track. He earned two All-American honors in 2003. These were for the 100m and 200m races at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
In 2002, he set a new school record in the 60-meter dash. He also ran well in the 100-meter dash. In 2003, he broke his own school record in the 60-meter dash. He also performed strongly in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. He was the first football player since 1948 to score points in an NCAA outdoor track meet. He was also the first Arkansas athlete to earn All-America honors in both the 100m and 200m dashes.
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
195 lb (88 kg) |
31 in (0.79 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.34 s | 1.53 s | 2.52 s | 41 in (1.04 m) |
10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) |
15 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine and Pro Day | ||||||||||||
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers picked Carroll in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played for the Packers until the 2006 season. During his time there, he sometimes faced challenges with penalties. He was released by the team in 2006.
Jacksonville Jaguars
In October 2006, Carroll joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. He left the Jaguars in May 2007.
Orlando Predators
Carroll played for the Orlando Predators in the Arena Football League in 2008.
New York Jets
After playing in the AFL, Carroll signed with the New York Jets. He had tried out for them before. He was with the Jets during the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
Toronto Argonauts
On May 10, 2012, Carroll signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. He played his first CFL game in June 2012. He helped the Argonauts win the Grey Cup championship in 2012. After this big win, Ahmad Carroll announced his retirement from football.
