John Carlson (American football)

John David Carlson, Jr. (born May 12, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, and later played for the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

John Carlson
Carlson in 2014
No. 89
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1984-05-12) May 12, 1984
St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Litchfield (MN)
College:Notre Dame
NFL draft:2008 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2008)
  • Seattle Seahawks 35th Anniversary team
  • Second-team All-American (2006)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:210
Receiving yards:2,256
Receiving touchdowns:15
Player stats at NFL.com
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