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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born: | (1987-06-19)June 19, 1987 (age 37) Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 301 lb (137 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Tupelo | ||||||||||
| College: | Arkansas State | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2010: 3rd round, 72nd pick | ||||||||||
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Alex Carrington (born June 19, 1987) is an American former professionalfootball player who was adefensive end in theNational Football League (NFL). He was selected by theBuffalo Bills in the third round of the2010 NFL draft. He playedcollege football for theArkansas State Red Wolves. He was also a member of theSt. Louis Rams, andHouston Texans.
Carrington attendedTupelo High School in his hometown ofTupelo, Mississippi.[1] He recorded 84 tackles, six sacks and forced three fumbles as a senior, and was named to the all-region team. His only scholarship offer came fromArkansas State, which he accepted.[2]
With the Red Wolves, Carrington was named theSun Belt Defensive Player of the Year following the 2008 season after he made 10.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss in 12 games.[3] In his senior season, he recorded 41 tackles, including 14.5 for loss, and nine sacks and three forced fumbles. He also returned a fumble 27 yards for a touchdown againstWestern Kentucky.
He completed his career with 21.5 sacks, which ranks second best in school history and fourth highest in conference history.
Carrington was selected by theBuffalo Bills in the third round (72nd overall) of the2010 NFL draft.[4]
On July 19, 2010, Carrington signed a four-year contract with the Bills.[5] At the start of the 2011 Training Camp, Carrington was moved tooutside linebacker.
In 2012, Carrington blocked 4 kicks (3 field goals and an extra point) while playing special teams, a team record.[6]
In 2013, following an injury against theNew York Jets, Carrington was placed oninjured reserve, effectively ending his season.[7]
On March 25, 2014, he was signed by theSt. Louis Rams.[8]
On May 5, 2015, Carrington re-signed with the Bills.[9] On November 30, 2015, he was placed on injured reserve.[10]
Carrington signed with the Texans. On August 23, 2016, Carrington was released by the Texans.[11]
