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Bobby Carpenter

LB

A 1st-round pick (18th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Bobby Carpenter has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2012 with NE, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His 55.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 67th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'2", 249#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 18th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2012

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
34.5

17th percentile among DEFs

10 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3-0.55
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-0.94
Availability×0.1-0.10

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012NE301
2011DET55.99
2010MIA44.613
2009DAL50.915
2008DAL34.510
2007DAL35.211
2006DAL45.49

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Bobby Carpenter has played in 68 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: DAL (2006–2009), MIA (2010), DET (2011), NE (2012).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 55.9, in the 67th percentile among DEFs that year.

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CLE—43.8
Week 2PHI—38.8
Week 3GB—40.1
Week 5CIN—39.2
Week 6ARI—36.2
Week 7LAR—39.8
Week 8TB—39.7
Week 9NYG—35.7
Week 12SF—35.9
Week 13SEA—39.2

Bobby Carpenter — common questions

What position does Bobby Carpenter play?
Bobby Carpenter is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Bobby Carpenter played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bobby Carpenter has played for DAL (2006–2009), MIA (2010), DET (2011), NE (2012).
Where did Bobby Carpenter go to college?
Bobby Carpenter played college football at Ohio State.
When was Bobby Carpenter drafted?
Bobby Carpenter was selected in round 1, 18th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Bobby Carpenter scored?
Bobby Carpenter has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Bobby Carpenter's ScoutIndex Rating?
Bobby Carpenter rated 30.0 for 2012, the 1st percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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