Chiefs Draft CB Brandon Carr in 5th Round

Apr 27, 2008, 12:52:56 PM

5TH ROUND DRAFT SELECTION (140TH OVERALL)
GRAND VALLEY STATE - 6-0 207 - FLINT, MICHIGAN

OVERVIEW
Carr is a hard-hitting tackler with excellent range and catch-up speed. The three-year starter at right cornerback has been extremely effective at containing the opposition’s best receiver, as he openly challenges the quarterback to throw the ball into his area. He would close out his career with 50 passes defended (39 break-ups, 11 interceptions), the sixth-best career total in NCAA Division II history. During his three years as the leader of the secondary, no receiver could ever boast of getting a touchdown catch vs. Carr. His natural hands and elevation allowed him to pick off eleven passes as a Laker, as only five other players were able to intercept more passes at Grand Valley State. Carr enrolled at Grand Valley State in 2004, appearing in five games, as he was limited most of the season by a left hamstring pull. He produced twelve tackles (7 solos) and had a pair of pass deflections in his first collegiate season. As a sophomore, Carr took over right cornerback duties, starting all thirteen games. He ranked fourth on the squad with 78 tackles (57 solos), including 1.5 stops for losses. He recovered a fumble that he returned 40 yards for a score and intercepted three passes. He also broke up nine other throws. In 2006, Carr earned All-American and All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference first-team honors. He was also named to Football Gazette’s All-Northwest Region team. He again ranked fourth on the team with 71 tackles (50 solos), adding three stops behind the line of scrimmage and caused a fumble. His 21 passes defended (6 interceptions, 15 pass break-ups) rank second on the GLIAC season-record list. As a senior, Carr was again named All-American and All-GLIAC first-team, as he was also chosen the league’s Defensive Back of the Year. He produced 45 tackles (33 solos) with a stop for a loss and recovered one fumble. He broke up thirteen passes and intercepted two others, returning one for a touchdown. In 48 games at Grand Valley State, Carr started 42 contests. He totaled 206 tackles (147 solos) with 5.5 stops for losses of 7 yards. He caused a fumble and recovered two others, returning one 40 yards for a touchdown. He added 39 pass deflections and gained 78 yards with a score on eleven interceptions. At Carman-Ainsworth High School, Carr was a first-team All-Big Nine Conference choice as a defensive back during his senior year. That season, he caught 24 passes for 431 yards and four touchdowns as a wide receiver, adding 53 tackles with two interceptions as a cornerback. He also lettered in basketball.

CAREER NOTES
Ranks sixth in NCAA Division II history with 50 passes defended (11 interceptions, 39 break-ups), topped by Fletcher Terrell of Washburn (70, 2003-06), Rob Keefe of Mercyhurst (56, 2000-03), Blake Farris of North Alabama (55, 2002-05), Dan Peters of Shepherd (54, 2003-06) and Eric Mickelson of St. Cloud State (51, 2000-03)…Only Rob Keefe (56) had more passes defended than Carr’s 50 in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference history…His eleven interceptions are surpassed only by Scott Mackey (17, 2000-03), Paul Siembida (16, 1993-96), Dan Gunder (16, 1973-76) and Lucius Hawkins (12, 2001-04) on the school’s career-record list…His six interceptions in 2006 rank fifth on the Lakers’ season-record list behind Dan Gunder (8 in 1976), Scott Mackey (7 in 2001), Paul Siembida (7 in 1994) and Fred Glaz (7 in 1981).

2007 SEASON
All-American first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, adding second-team honors from Daktronics and the Associated Press…All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference first-team choice and named GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year…Started all thirteen games at right cornerback, recording 45 tackles (33 solos) with a stop for a 1-yard loss and a fumble recovery…Deflected a team-high thirteen passes and gained 41 yards with a touchdown on a pair of interceptions.

2006 SEASON
All-American first-team choice by Daktronics and Football Gazette, earning second-team honors from College Sports Report…First-team All-Northwest Region and All-GLIAC pick, as he was also named his team’s Defensive Skill Player of the Year…Ranked fourth on the team with 71 tackles (50 solos), including three stops for losses of 4 yards while starting all fifteen games at right cornerback…Caused a fumble and deflected fifteen passes…Also had six interceptions for 26 yards in returns (4.3 avg).

2005 SEASON
Earned All-GLIAC honors in his first year as a starter, lining up at right cornerback in thirteen games…Ranked fourth on the team with 78 tackles (57 solos) and 1.5 stops for losses of 2 yards…Recovered a fumble that he returned 40 yards for a touchdown and gained 11 yards on three interception returns…Also broke up nine passes.

2004 SEASON
Appeared in five games on defense and eight contests on special teams as a true freshman …Finished with twelve tackles (7 solos) and two pass deflections.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Carman-Ainsworth (Flint, Mich.) High School, playing football for head coach Jerry Parke…First-team All-Big Nine Conference choice as a defensive back during his senior year…That season, he caught 24 passes for 431 yards and four touchdowns as a wide receiver, adding 53 tackles with two interceptions as a cornerback…Also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL
Biomedical Sciences major…Son of John and Kathy Carr…Born 5/19/86…Resides in Flint, Michigan.