Carlton Williamson facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born: | June 12, 1958 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Brown | ||||||||
| College: | Pittsburgh | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1981 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65 | ||||||||
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Carlton Williamson is a former American football player. He was a talented safety for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). Born on June 12, 1958, Carlton played his entire professional career with the 49ers. He was a key part of their team during a very successful time.
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Carlton Williamson's Football Journey
Carlton Williamson grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. He went to Brown High School. After high school, he played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He was a strong player in college.
Joining the NFL
In 1981, Carlton was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1981 NFL draft. This meant he was picked as the 65th player overall. He was 6 feet tall and weighed about 200 pounds.
Playing for the San Francisco 49ers
Carlton played as a safety. A safety is a defensive player in football. Their job is to help stop the other team from scoring. They often cover wide receivers and help tackle players who run with the ball. Carlton played for eight seasons, from 1981 to 1988. He spent his whole NFL career with the 49ers.
During his time, he made 17 interceptions. An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. He ran for 294 yards after these interceptions. He also recovered 3 fumbles. A fumble is when a player drops the ball.
Big Wins: Super Bowls and Pro Bowls
Carlton Williamson was part of a very successful era for the 49ers. He helped his team win three Super Bowl championships. These big wins were in 1982, 1985, and 1989. Winning a Super Bowl is one of the biggest achievements in American football.
He was also chosen for the Pro Bowl twice. The Pro Bowl is an all-star game for the best players in the NFL. He was selected in 1984 and 1985. Being picked for the Pro Bowl shows that other players and coaches thought he was one of the best safeties in the league. In 1981, he was also named to the Pro Football Writers of America NFL All-Rookie Team. This means he was one of the best new players in the league that year.
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