Jackson Carman Explained

Jackson Carman
Current Team:Cincinnati Bengals
Number:79
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:22 January 2000
Birth Place:Fairfield, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:322
High School:Fairfield (Fairfield, Ohio)
College:Clemson (2018–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:2
Draftpick:46
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:22
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:6
Pfr:CarmJa00

Jackson Carman (born January 22, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson, and was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early life

Carman grew up in Fairfield, Ohio, and attended Fairfield High School.[1] 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.[2]

College career

Carman played in 13 games as a true freshman, playing 209 total snaps as the Tigers won the 2018 National Championship.[3] [4] [5] 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).[6] [7] Carman was named to the Outland Trophy watchlist going into his junior season.[8] Carman started all 12 games of his Junior season and was named second-team All-ACC.[9] On January 6, 2021, he announced that he would forgo his senior year and enter the draft.[10]

Professional career

2021

Carman was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round (46th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[11] On May 18, 2021, Carman signed his four-year rookie contract with Cincinnati.[12] 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.[13]

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,[14] 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.[15] 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.[16]

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.[17]

2024

During the Bengals first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carman would pick up three holding penalties along with one false start penalty in a 17–14 loss.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hartman . Marcus . December 27, 2019 . Fairfield alum preparing to battle Heisman finalist in Ohio State-Clemson matchup . February 19, 2023 . Dayton Daily News.
  2. Web site: Wells . Adam . December 20, 2017 . 5-Star OT Jackson Carman Commits to Clemson over Ohio State, USC . February 19, 2023 . Bleacher Report.
  3. Web site: July 8, 2019 . 3 things you may not know about Clemson football's Jackson Carman . February 19, 2023 . The Greenville News.
  4. Web site: Raynor . Grace . March 29, 2019 . Jackson Carman knows the ingredients for success at Clemson, and he's determined to follow the recipe . February 19, 2023 . The Athletic.
  5. Web site: March 12, 2019 . Clemson's Jackson Carman has appetite for getting better, tackling bigger role . February 19, 2023 . The State.
  6. Web site: Needelman . Joshua . November 14, 2019 . Clemson's 'racial chameleon' building cultural bridges in football locker room and beyond . February 19, 2023 . The Post and Courier.
  7. Web site: December 27, 2019 . Clemson football's Jackson Carman ready for Ohio State, Young . February 19, 2023 . The State.
  8. Web site: Adams . Anna . July 21, 2020 . Jackson Carman on Outland Trophy watch list unveiled . February 19, 2023 . 247Sports.
  9. Web site: Jackson Carman . February 19, 2023 . Clemson Tigers Athletics.
  10. Web site: January 6, 2021 . Clemson football's Jackson Carman declares for NFL draft . February 19, 2023 . The State.
  11. Web site: Hobson . Geoff . April 30, 2021 . Bengals Stay Home To Draft Clemson Offensive Lineman Jackson Carman . May 8, 2021 . Bengals.com.
  12. Web site: Links . Zachary . May 18, 2021 . Bengals Sign Second-Rounder Jackson Carman . February 19, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors.
  13. Web site: Jackson Carman 2021 Game Log . February 19, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  14. Web site: Sheeran . John . August 31, 2022 . Zac Taylor confirms Cordell Volson as Bengals’ starting left guard . February 19, 2023 . Cincy Jungle.
  15. Web site: Garrison . Drew . 2023-01-17 . Bengals captain Ted Karras praises Jackson Carman for performance vs. Ravens . 2023-08-19 . Cincy Jungle . en.
  16. Web site: Divisional Round - Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills - January 22nd, 2023 . February 19, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  17. Web site: Jackson Carman 2023 Game Log . 2024-01-10 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.