Dwayne Carswell

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Dwayne Carswell
No. 89, 77
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1972-01-18) January 18, 1972 (age 52)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:University Christian School (Jacksonville, Florida)
College:Liberty
Undrafted:1994
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
192
Receiving yards:1,707
Touchdowns:15
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Dwayne Carswell (born January 18, 1972) is an American former professional

undrafted rookie free agent by the Broncos in 1994.[2] He played college football at Liberty University
.

Carswell won two

Arena Football League in January 2007.[1] However, he was waived the next month.[6]

High school career

Carswell was born in

safety, running back and wide receiver. He was also named in 1999 to the "Top 100 Athletes of Jacksonville" list.[1]

College career

Carswell then attended

receptions for 259 yards. He finished his career with 65 receptions for 511 yards and two touchdowns.[1] While at Liberty, Carswell was coached at Liberty by former Cleveland Browns' head coach Sam Rutigliano
.

Professional career

Carswell went unselected in the

1994 NFL Draft, however, on May 3, he was signed by the Denver Broncos. He was later waived by the team on August 26, to be re-signed to the teams' practice squad
four days later.

Early career

He spent the first 11 weeks of the

special teams. In 1995, Carswell was inactive for seven of the Broncos' first 13 games before making his first career start against the Seattle Seahawks on December 10, when he replaced Shannon Sharpe, who had an eye injury. Carwell's first career reception came on a five-yard pass from John Elway in the second quarter. For the season, he recorded three receptions for 37 yards (12.3 avg.) and two special-teams tackles. In 1996
, Carswell played in all 16 of the Broncos regular-season games and started one at tight end in place of Sharpe. Most of Carswell's playing time during the regular season came on special teams and as the backup tight end on offense. He finished the season with 15 receptions for 85 yards (5.7 avg.) and five special-teams tackles.

In 1997, Carswell played mostly in a reserve role at tight end and on special teams in all 16 games and made three starts at tight end. He finished the season with 12 receptions for 96 yards (8.0 avg.) and scored his first career touchdown on a 24-yard reception from Elway against the St. Louis Rams on September 14. On January 25, he recorded one receptions for four-yards in a 31-24 win over the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII. In 1998, Carswell played all 16 regular-games, making one start, as the backup tight end and recorded four receptions for 51 yards. In 1999, Carswell became more of a contributor on offense, than in years past. He played all 16 regular-games, starting the last 11, catching 24 passes for 201 yards (8.4 avg.) with two touchdowns while also contributing on special teams.

Replacing Shannon Sharpe

In 2000, Carswell started all 16 regular-season games and set career highs in every receiving category by finishing third on the team with 49 receptions for 495 yards (10.1 avg.) and three touchdowns. And in 2001, Carswell started all 16 regular-games, recording 34 receptions for 299 yds. (8.8 avg.) and a career-high four touchdowns. For his performance, he was selected to his first, and only Pro Bowl.

Later career

In

offensive tackle, however he was later switched to tight end. He appeared in 15 regular-season games with 14 starts and recorded 22 receptions for 198 yards (9.0 avg.) and one touchdown. In certain formations, he was also used as an H-back. He missed the Broncos game at Cincinnati on October 18 because he was suspended by the commissioner
. The suspension was lifted on October 26.

In

Arena Football League.[1] However, he was waived on February 18.[6]

Car accident

On October 27, 2005, Carswell was involved in a five-car crash in

ribs and other internal injuries.[3][4][5]
He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on October 31. He was later discharged from the Medical Center of Aurora on November 4. As a result of his recovery from his injuries, Carswell earned the Broncos' Ed Block Courage Award for his recovery from the accident.

Personal life

Carswell, whose nickname is "House",[5] resides in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife; Starr Carswell, and their children.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Predators land former NFL Pro Bowler Dwayne Carswell". OurSportsCentral.com. January 17, 2007. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Broncos' Carswell Critical Following Multi-Car Crash". TheDenverChannel.com. KMGH-TV. October 27, 2005. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  3. ^ a b "Dwayne Carswell Released From Hospital". TheDenverChannel.com. KMGH-TV. November 4, 2005. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  4. ^ a b c d "Carswell Upgraded to Serious Condition". TheDenverChannel.com. KMGH-TV. October 28, 2005. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Carswell Upgraded; Could Be Released From Hospital Soon". TheDenverChannel.com. KMGH-TV. October 31, 2005. Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  6. ^ a b "Orlando Predators Historical Team Transactions". ArenaFan.com. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  7. ^ "Broncos cut Vetern TE Dwayne Carswell (printer friendly)". Fox News. September 1, 2006. Retrieved September 5, 2009.
  8. ^ "NFL Notebook Broncos Lineman Injured in Car Wreck".
  9. ^ http://www2.ljworld.com/photos/2005/oct/28/67282/ [dead link]

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