Alex Carrington facts for kids
Carrington with the Buffalo Bills in 2013
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | June 19, 1987 Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 301 lb (137 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Tupelo | ||||||||
| College: | Arkansas State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2010 / Round: 3 / Pick: 72 | ||||||||
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Alex Carrington was a talented American football player. He was born on June 19, 1987. Alex played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen by the Buffalo Bills in the 2010 NFL draft. Before joining the pros, he played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves. He also played for the St. Louis Rams and the Houston Texans.
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Alex Carrington's Early Life
Alex Carrington grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi. He went to Tupelo High School in his hometown. During his senior year, he was a star player. He made 84 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players many times. He also had six sacks, tackling the quarterback before they could throw the ball. Alex forced three fumbles, making the other team drop the ball. Because of his great performance, he was named to the all-region team. The only college that offered him a scholarship was Arkansas State, and he decided to go there.
College Football Success
At Arkansas State, Alex Carrington played for the Red Wolves. He became a standout player in college. In 2008, he was named the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year. This award recognized him as the best defensive player in his conference. That season, he had 10.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss in 12 games. A tackle for loss means he stopped the ball carrier behind their starting line.
Senior Year Highlights
In his final year of college, Alex continued to shine. He recorded 41 tackles, with 14.5 of them being tackles for loss. He also had nine sacks and forced three fumbles. In one exciting game against Western Kentucky, he picked up a fumbled ball and ran 27 yards for a touchdown! He finished his college career with 21.5 sacks. This is the second-highest number of sacks in his school's history. It's also the fourth-highest in the Sun Belt Conference's history.
Playing in the NFL
Buffalo Bills: First Time
The Buffalo Bills picked Alex Carrington in the 2010 NFL draft. He was the 72nd player chosen overall, in the third round. On July 19, 2010, he signed a four-year contract with the Bills. At the start of the 2011 training camp, Alex changed positions. He moved from defensive end to outside linebacker.
Record-Breaking Blocks
In 2012, Alex showed his special teams skills. He blocked four kicks, which was a team record for the Bills. He blocked three field goals and one extra point attempt. This helped his team by stopping the other team from scoring points. In 2013, Alex got an injury during a game against the New York Jets. Because of this injury, he was placed on injured reserve. This meant he couldn't play for the rest of the season.
St. Louis Rams
After his first time with the Bills, Alex Carrington joined the St. Louis Rams. He signed with them on March 25, 2014. He played for the Rams for one season.
Buffalo Bills: Second Time
Alex Carrington returned to the Buffalo Bills on May 5, 2015. He re-signed with the team for a second time. However, on November 30, 2015, he was again placed on injured reserve. This ended his season early once more.
Houston Texans
Alex Carrington later signed with the Houston Texans. He joined their team in 2016. On August 23, 2016, Alex was released by the Texans. This was his last team in the NFL.
