Carl David Hedelin (born March 16, 1991) is a Swedish former American football offensive tackle. He played club football for Swedish team Tyresö Royal Crowns and college football at Purdue University.[1]

Carl David Hedelin
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Hedelin with the Purdue Boilermakers
Personal information
Born: (1991-03-16) March 16, 1991 (age 33)
Stockholm, Sweden
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
College:City College of San Francisco (2012–2013)
Purdue (2014–2015)
Position:Offensive tackle
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

College career

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Hedelin played at the City College of San Francisco in 2012 and 2013. After the 2013 season, Hedelin accepted a scholarship to continue playing football for the Purdue Boilermakers football team. Hedelin was suspended by the NCAA during the first 3 games of his Purdue career, due to his playing for the Valencia Firebats of Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano.[2]

Professional career

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In the 2016 draft, Hedelin went undrafted but was later signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys.[3] He was waived on July 26, 2016.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "PURDUESPORTS.COM - David Hedelin Bio - Purdue University Official Athletic Site". Purdue University. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  2. ^ Mike Carmin (August 7, 2014). "Purdue football: Suspended Swede expects great things". www.indystar.com. Indianapolis Star. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "Undrafted free agents sign". The Journal Gazette. May 1, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  4. ^ David Michael Smith (July 26, 2016). "Cowboys' Charles Brown retires". www.profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved August 16, 2016.