Jackson Carman
{{Short description|American football player (born 2000)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jackson Carman
| image =
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| current_team = Miami Dolphins
| number = 76
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2000|1|22}}
| birth_place = Fairfield, Ohio, U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lb = 322
| high_school = Fairfield
| college = Clemson (2018–2020)
| draftyear = 2021
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 46
| pastteams =
- Cincinnati Bengals ({{NFL Year|2021}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- CFP national champion (2018)
- First-team All-ACC (2020)
- Second-team All-ACC (2019)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek = 18
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 30
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 7
| pfr = CarmJa00
}}
Jackson Carman (born January 22, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers, and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Early life
Carman grew up in Fairfield, Ohio, and attended Fairfield High School.{{Cite web |last=Hartman |first=Marcus |date=December 27, 2019 |title=Fairfield alum preparing to battle Heisman finalist in Ohio State-Clemson matchup |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/jackson-carman-chase-young-matchup-among-fiesta-bowl-most-anticipated/xxZTuwEtwyJ6S9blSxy8AI/ |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=Dayton Daily News}} He played along Michigan’s Erik All (TE) and Cincinnati’s Malik Vann (DE). Carman was rated a five-star recruit and the best collegiate prospect in Ohio by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals. He committed to play college football at Clemson over offers from Ohio State and USC.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=December 20, 2017 |title=5-Star OT Jackson Carman Commits to Clemson over Ohio State, USC |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2750274-5-star-ot-jackson-carman-commits-to-clemson-over-ohio-state-usc |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report}}
College career
Carman played in 13 games as a true freshman, playing 209 total snaps as the Tigers won the 2018 National Championship.{{Cite web |date=July 8, 2019 |title=3 things you may not know about Clemson football's Jackson Carman |url=https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/college/clemson/2019/07/08/3-things-you-may-not-know-clemson-football-offensive-tackle-jackson-carman/1499019001/ |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=The Greenville News}}{{Cite web |last=Raynor |first=Grace |date=March 29, 2019 |title=Jackson Carman knows the ingredients for success at Clemson, and he's determined to follow the recipe |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/894571/2019/03/29/clemson-football-jackson-carman-left-tackle-diet/ |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=The Athletic}}{{Cite web |date=March 12, 2019 |title=Clemson's Jackson Carman has appetite for getting better, tackling bigger role |url=https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article227440449.html |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=The State}} As a sophomore, Carman was named the Tigers' starting left tackle and started all 15 of Clemson's games and was named third-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).{{Cite web |last=Needelman |first=Joshua |date=November 14, 2019 |title=Clemson's 'racial chameleon' building cultural bridges in football locker room and beyond |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/clemson/clemsons-racial-chameleon-building-cultural-bridges-in-football-locker-room-and-beyond/article_573aea4a-0660-11ea-861f-6f5dc1d6967d.html |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=The Post and Courier}}{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2019 |title=Clemson football's Jackson Carman ready for Ohio State, Young |url=https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article238748738.html |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=The State}} Carman was named to the Outland Trophy watchlist going into his junior season.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Anna |date=July 21, 2020 |title=Jackson Carman on Outland Trophy watch list unveiled |url=https://247sports.com/college/clemson/Article/Jackson-Carman-on-Outland-Trophy-watch-list-unveiled--149382429/ |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=247Sports}} Carman started all 12 games of his Junior season and was named second-team All-ACC.{{Cite web |title=Jackson Carman |url=https://clemsontigers.com/sports/football/roster/jackson-carman/ |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=Clemson Tigers Athletics}} On January 6, 2021, he announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the draft.{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2021 |title=Clemson football's Jackson Carman declares for NFL draft |url=https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article248330575.html |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=The State}}
Professional career
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| weight = 317
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| hand span = 9 5/8
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| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jackson-carman/32004341-5219-8645-d8f8-13f7e39c03a5 |title=Jackson Carman Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=October 25, 2021}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1027957&DraftYear=2021 |title=Jackson Carman, Clemson, OT, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=October 25, 2021}}
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=Cincinnati Bengals=
==2021==
Carman was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (46th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Hobson |first=Geoff |date=April 30, 2021 |title=Bengals Stay Home To Draft Clemson Offensive Lineman Jackson Carman |url=https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-stay-home-to-draft-massive-clemson-offensive-lineman-jackson-carman |access-date=May 8, 2021 |website=Bengals.com}} On May 18, 2021, Carman signed his four-year rookie contract with Cincinnati.{{Cite web |last=Links |first=Zachary |date=May 18, 2021 |title=Bengals Sign Second-Rounder Jackson Carman |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/bengals-sign-second-rounder-jackson-carman#ref=home |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=Pro Football Rumors}} Third-year veteran Jonah Williams remained the Bengals' starting left tackle, but the team found a place for Carman at right guard. He played all 17 games for Cincinnati in his rookie season, starting in six of them, and played in all four of the Bengals postseason games as well.{{Cite web |title=Jackson Carman 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarmJa00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2022==
In 2022, Cincinnati signed free agent guard Alex Cappa and drafted guard Cordell Volson in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Cappa was immediately assigned to play right guard, and Volson beat out Carman for the starting left guard position,{{Cite web |last=Sheeran |first=John |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Zac Taylor confirms Cordell Volson as Bengals’ starting left guard |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2022/8/31/23331103/bengals-cordell-voslon-jackson-carman-zac-taylor-cincinnati-starters-2022 |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=Cincy Jungle}} leaving Carman on the bench. However, when multiple injuries befell the Bengals late in the season, the team called on Carman to replace Williams at the left tackle position for the second half of its Wild Card Round playoff win against the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Garrison |first=Drew |date=2023-01-17 |title=Bengals captain Ted Karras praises Jackson Carman for performance vs. Ravens |url=https://www.cincyjungle.com/2023/1/17/23558786/bengals-center-ted-karras-jackson-carman-bills-ravens |access-date=2023-08-19 |website=Cincy Jungle |language=en}} In a highly anticipated matchup with the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round, Carman and the patchwork offensive line put together a strong performance, generating 172 team rushing yards and allowing just one quarterback sack in a 27–10 win.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills - January 22nd, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202301220buf.htm |access-date=February 19, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2023==
Carman began the 2023 season as the backup right tackle yet again behind Williams. He did not start a single game, and only played snaps in two games the whole season.{{Cite web |title=Jackson Carman 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CarmJa00.htm |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2024==
During the Bengals first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carman picked up three holding penalties along with one false start penalty in a 17–14 loss. He was waived by the Bengals on August 23, 2024.{{cite web|title=Bengals roster moves|url=https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-roster-moves-waive-11-players|website=Bengals.com|date=August 23, 2024}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On September 17, 2024, Carman signed with the Miami Dolphins practice squad.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2024 |title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves |url=https://miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-x4585 |access-date=18 September 2024 |website=Miami Dolphins}} He was promoted to the active roster on December 4.{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2024 |title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-12-4-24 |access-date=5 December 2024 |website=Miami Dolphins}}
On May 12, 2025, Carman re-signed with the Dolphins.{{cite web |title=Dolphins Re-sign Four Players |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-re-sign-four-players |website=miamidolphins.com |access-date=28 May 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.miamidolphins.com/team/players-roster/jackson-carman/ Miami Dolphins bio]
- [https://clemsontigers.com/sports/football/roster/jackson-carman/ Clemson Tigers bio]
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Category:People from Fairfield, Ohio
Category:Players of American football from Butler County, Ohio
Category:American football offensive tackles
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