Carlos Fowler facts for kids
| Position: | Offensive lineman / Defensive lineman |
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| Born: | August 30, 1972 |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 280 lb (127 kg) |
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| College: | Wisconsin |
| Undrafted: | 1994 |
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Carlos Fowler (born August 30, 1972) is a former American football player. He played as a lineman for nine seasons. Most of his career was in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for teams like the Texas Terror/Houston ThunderBears, Nashville Kats, and Los Angeles Avengers.
Carlos also played for the Houston Outlaws. This was in a league called the Regional Football League (RFL), which didn't last very long. Before that, he was part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). In the CFL, he played for the Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and England Monarchs. Carlos Fowler played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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What Does a Lineman Do?
In football, a lineman is a very important player. They play on the line of scrimmage. This is where the ball is snapped at the start of each play.
Offensive Linemen
When Carlos played as an offensive lineman, his job was to block. He protected his team's quarterback. He also helped clear the way for running backs. This allowed them to gain yards.
Defensive Linemen
As a defensive lineman, Carlos had a different role. His main goal was to stop the other team. He would try to tackle the quarterback. He also tried to stop running plays. Linemen need to be strong and quick.
Carlos Fowler's Football Journey
Carlos Fowler started his football journey in college. He played for the Wisconsin Badgers. After college, he began his professional career. He played in several different football leagues.
Playing in Different Leagues
Carlos played in three main professional leagues. Each league had its own unique style of football.
The Canadian Football League (CFL)
The CFL is a major football league in Canada. It has slightly different rules than American football. For example, the field is longer and wider. There are also three downs instead of four. Carlos played for the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He also played for the England Monarchs, a team that was part of the CFL's expansion efforts.
The Arena Football League (AFL)
The AFL was an exciting indoor football league. Games were played on a smaller field. The action was fast-paced and high-scoring. Carlos spent most of his career in the AFL. He was a key player for the Texas Terror/Houston ThunderBears. He also played for the Nashville Kats and the Los Angeles Avengers.
The Regional Football League (RFL)
In 1999, Carlos also played in the Regional Football League. This league was much smaller. It only lasted for one season. He was a member of the Houston Outlaws team.
Top Achievements
Carlos Fowler was a very talented lineman. He earned some important awards during his career. In 1997, he was named to the First Team All-Arena. This means he was one of the best players in the Arena Football League that year. Also in 1997, he was honored as the AFL Lineman of the Year. This award showed he was the top lineman in the entire league.
