 Tinker with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014 | |||||||
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| Born: | (1989-11-15)November 15, 1989 (age 35) Decatur, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 237 lb (108 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Riverdale (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) | ||||||
| College: | Alabama (2008–2012) | ||||||
| Position: | Long snapper | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||
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Carson Tinker (born November 15, 1989) is an American former professionalfootballlong snapper. He playedcollege football atAlabama, where was a member of their2009 National Championship team and played as the starting long snapper for both the2011 and2012 national championship teams. He was signed by theJacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
After he wasredshirted for the2008 season, Tinker saw his first action in Alabama's game againstChattanooga during the2009 season.[1] For the2010 season, Tinker was elevated as the startinglong snapper for the Crimson Tide and converted 121 of 123 snapping opportunities during the season.[1] For the2011 season, Tinker converted all 119 snapping opportunities en route to the 2011 national championship.[1] Tinker was selected by his teammates to accept the 2011Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award on December 8, 2011, on behalf of the entire team in recognition for their collective efforts in the rebuilding of Tuscaloosa afterthe tornado.[2][3]
For his first four years with the Crimson Tide, Tinker played as a member of the team as awalk-on.[4] Prior to the start of hissenior season, Tinker was awarded a fullathletic scholarship for the year byNick Saban in recognition of his accomplishments on and off the field.[4] In2012, Tinker again served as the starting long snapper and converted 133 of 135 snapping opportunities during the season.[1]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m) | 233 lb (106 kg) | 31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m) | 9+1⁄8 in (0.23 m) | 5.00 s | 1.73 s | 2.97 s | 8.06 s | 26.0 in (0.66 m) | 8 ft 1 in (2.46 m) | 17 reps | ||
| All values fromPro Day[5] | ||||||||||||
At the end of his senior season at Alabama, Tinker was ranked as the top available long snapper for the2013 NFL draft.[6]
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After going undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft, Tinker signed with theJacksonville Jaguars.[7] Intraining camp, he competed for the starting long snapper position with veteranJeremy Cain and rookie Luke Ingram.[8] On August 25, Tinker won the starting job after Cain and Ingram were released.[8]
On August 3, 2017, during training camp, Tinker suffered atorn ACL and was placed oninjured reserve.[9]
On October 11, 2018, Tinker was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed knee injury.[10]
On March 8, 2019, the Jaguars released Tinker due to salary cap space issues.[11]
After sitting out the2019 NFL season, Tinker was signed by theNew York Giants on September 2, 2020.[12] He was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to thepractice squad the next day.[13][14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[15] He was released on August 24, 2021.[16]
On September 13, 2021, Tinker was signed by theTampa Bay Buccaneers.[17] He was released on November 23.[18]
On December 1, 2021, Tinker was signed by theLas Vegas Raiders.[19] He was released on December 9 afterTrent Sieg returned to the active roster from the Reserve/COVID list.[20]
On December 18, 2021, Tinker was signed to theLos Angeles Rams practice squad.[21] Tinker won his firstSuper Bowl ring when the Rams defeated theCincinnati Bengals inSuper Bowl LVI.[22]
On September 8, 2022, Tinker signed with the practice squad of theSeattle Seahawks.[23] He was signed to the active roster six days later.[24]
On August 14, 2023, Tinker signed with the Jaguars.[25] He was released on August 20, 2023.[26]
On December 12, 2023, Tinker was signed by the Rams to their active roster.[27]
Tinker was born on November 15, 1989, inDecatur, Alabama.[28] On April 27, 2011, Tinker suffered a personal tragedy when his girlfriend Ashley Harrison was killed during the2011 Tuscaloosa – Birmingham tornado.[29] In recognition for his efforts in helping the Tuscaloosa community rebuild in the aftermath of the tornado, Tinker was named as a finalist for the 2011Sportsman of the Year.[30] On May 1, 2014, Tinker published his first book,A Season to Remember: Faith in the Midst of the Storm (B&H Publishing Group, Nashville TN), which details his experience in the 2011 Tuscaloosa tornado as well as the 2011–12 University of Alabama football championship season.[31] He has also been focused on promoting his foundation, The Be A Blessing Foundation, a tax-exempt 501(c)-3 charitable foundation created to help those who have suffered any kind of loss or hardship, to stop living in their circumstance and begin living in their vision.[32]
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