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Rae Carruth
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Rae Lamar Wiggins
January 20, 1974 Sacramento, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Rae Theotis Wiggins Rae Theotis Carruth Rae Lamar Carruth Rae Carruth Rae Lamar |
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| Occupation | Former professional football player (1997–99) | ||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Criminal status | Released | ||||||
| Children | 2 | ||||||
| Parent(s) | Theodry Carruth (mother) Samuel Carruth (stepfather) Charles Wiggins (father) |
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| Conviction(s) | Involved in a legal case | ||||||
| Criminal penalty | Imprisonment | ||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 194 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Valley (Sacramento, California) | ||||||
| College: | Colorado | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27 | ||||||
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Rae Theotis Carruth (born Rae Lamar Wiggins; January 20, 1974) is an American former professional football player. He was involved in a serious legal case. He played as a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).
Carruth played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes. He earned first-team All-American honors in 1996. The Panthers selected him in the first round of the 1997 NFL draft. He played for the team for three seasons.
In 2001, he was found responsible for a serious event. He served time in the North Carolina state prison system. He was released from the Sampson Correctional Institution on October 22, 2018.
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Early Life and Education
Rae Carruth was born and grew up in Sacramento, California. He went to Valley High School. After high school, he received a football scholarship. This allowed him to attend the University of Colorado Boulder.
College Football Career
Carruth played football for the Buffaloes for four seasons. In 1996, he was named a first-team All-American. This means he was recognized as one of the best college players in the country.
His quarterbacks at the University of Colorado included future professional players Koy Detmer and Kordell Stewart. Carruth worked hard in his studies. He earned a college degree with a double major. His majors were English and education.
During his four seasons, Carruth caught 135 passes. He gained 2,540 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. On average, he gained 18.8 yards for each pass he caught.
Professional Football Career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size |
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| 5 ft 10+5⁄8 in (1.79 m) |
194 lb (88 kg) |
31+1⁄8 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
The Carolina Panthers picked Carruth in the first round of the 1997 NFL draft. He was the 27th player chosen overall. He signed a four-year contract. This deal was worth $3.7 million and included a $1.3 million signing bonus.
Rookie Season Success
Carruth had a strong rookie season in 1997. He started 14 games for the Panthers. During this season, he caught 44 passes. He gained 545 yards and scored four touchdown passes. This tied him for the most touchdowns among all rookie receivers that year. Because of his performance, he was named to the all-rookie team as a wide receiver.
Later Seasons and Injuries
In the first game of the 1998 season, Carruth broke his right foot. This injury kept him from catching any more passes that season. He finished the year with only four catches for 59 yards, all from the opening day.
He played in the first five games of the 1999 season. During these games, he caught 14 passes for 200 yards.
Personal Life
During his second year at the University of Colorado, Carruth had a son named Rae Jr. with his girlfriend, Michelle Wright.
