Carlester Crumpler facts for kids
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 5, 1971 Greenville, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | J.H. Rose (Greenville) | ||||||||
| College: | East Carolina | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1994 / Round: 7 / Pick: 202 | ||||||||
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Carlester T. Crumpler Jr. is a former professional football player. He was born on September 5, 1971. Carlester played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Minnesota Vikings. Before joining the NFL, he was a star player for the East Carolina Pirates in college. In 1993, he was even named an All-American, which means he was one of the best college players in the country!
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Early Life and College Football
Carlester Crumpler Jr. started playing football when he was in ninth grade. He went to JH Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. After high school, he attended East Carolina University. There, he studied finance and business. He also continued to play tight end for the East Carolina Pirates.
College Achievements
Carlester was recognized as an All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation in 1993. This is a big honor for college football players. In 2013, Carlester and his father, who was also named Carlester, were both chosen for the All-Time ECU second team. This shows how talented both of them were at East Carolina University.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size |
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| 6 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.97 m) |
253 lb (115 kg) |
34+1⁄2 in (0.88 m) |
10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m) |
NFL Career
The Seattle Seahawks picked Carlester Crumpler in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He was the 202nd player chosen overall.
Time with the Seahawks
In his first season with the Seahawks in 1994, Carlester started four games. From 1995 to 1997, he started a total of 26 games. In 1998, which was his last year with Seattle, another player named Christian Fauria became the main tight end.
Playing for the Vikings
After his time with the Seahawks, Carlester played one game for the Minnesota Vikings in 1999. He played a total of 78 games in his NFL career. He had 90 catches for 979 yards and scored 4 touchdowns.
Life Outside Football
Carlester Crumpler Jr. comes from a family of talented athletes. His father, Carlester Crumpler Sr., was a great running back at East Carolina University. His father was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1974.
Family of Athletes
Carlester's younger brother, Alge Crumpler, also played tight end in the NFL. Alge was even a Pro Bowl player, which means he was one of the best players at his position. Carlester has another brother who is a musician. His half-sister, A'riana Crumpler, competed in track and field throwing events for East Carolina University. Another half-brother, Isaiah Crumpler, plays football for Rutgers.
High School and Beyond
In high school, Carlester was not just a football player. He also played basketball, ran track and field, and played the trombone. After he finished his football career, Carlester became a financial advisor. He worked at big companies like Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Carlester is married and has three children.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from ESPN · Pro Football Reference
