| Date of birth | February 20, 1971[1] |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| US college | United States Air Force Academy |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1992 | Air Force Falcons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Carlton R. McDonald (born February 20, 1971) is a formerAmerican football player. He was a consensus All-Americandefensive back while playing for theAir Force Falcons football team in 1992.
McDonald attended theUnited States Air Force Academy atColorado Springs, Colorado. While attending the Academy, he played at thecornerback position for theAir Force Falcons football team from 1989 to 1992 under head coachFisher DeBerry.[2] In the 1990Liberty Bowl, McDonald intercepted two passes, including one late in the game that he returned 40 yards for a touchdown to clinch the Falcons' 23-11 victory overOhio State.[3]
As a senior, McDonald was selected as a consensusdefensive back on the1992 College Football All-America Team.[4] He was also selected as theWestern Athletic Conference defensive player of the year in both 1991 and 1992.[2] He also finished second in the voting for the 1992Thorpe Award, presented to the top defensive back in college football since 1986. During his playing career, he was six feet tall and weighed 195 pounds.[2]
After graduating from the Air Force Academy in 1993, McDonald served five years in the Air Force as a finance officer. He subsequently became employed byWinn-Dixie at its headquarters inJacksonville, Florida. He also became a pilot for theFlorida Air National Guard. In 2013, he was inducted into the Air Force Academy's Sports Hall of Fame.[2]