James Carpenter is an American college football defensive tackle for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the James Madison Dukes.
| Indiana Hoosiers – No. 99 | |
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| Position | Defensive tackle |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 288 lb (131 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Roanoke Catholic School |
Early life
editCarpenter attended high school at Roanoke Catholic School located in Roanoke, Virginia. Coming out of high school, Carpenter decided to commit to play college football for the James Madison Dukes, joining the team as a walk-on.[1][2]
College career
editJames Madison
editDuring Carpenenter's first three career seasons from 2019 through 2021, Carpenter appeared in 16 games with 13 starts, where he totaled 36 tackles with seven and a half being for a loss, two sacks, two pass deflections, and an interception.[3][4][5] During the 2022 season, Carpenter tallied 51 tackles with 11.5 being for a loss, five and a half sacks, and three pass deflections.[6] In week two of the 2023 season, Carpenter notched four tackles with one and a half being for a loss, and a pass deflection, as he helped the Dukes to a win over the Virginia Cavaliers.[7] In week seven Carpenter recorded an interception in a 41-13 win over the Georgia Southern Eagles.[8] Carpenter finished the 2023 season starting all 13 games for James Madison, where he notched 53 tackles with nine being for a loss, four sacks, four pass deflections, an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.[9] For his performance in the 2023 season, Carpenter was honored by being named a finalist for the Burlsworth Award.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Carpenter decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[11][12]
Indiana
editCarpenter decided to transfer to play for the Indiana Hoosiers.[13][14] For his performance during the 2024 season, Carpenter was once again named a finalist for the Burlsworth Award.[15]
References
edit- ^ Fleischman, Noah. "From Under Recruited To JMU's Defensive Star, Carpenter's Rise A Product Of Belief". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Schauman, Mike. "From walk-on to All-Conference, James Carpenter is ready for another challenge". The Daily Hoosier. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "James Carpenter". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Fleischman, Noah. "Carpenter Paces JMU's Stout Run Defense". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Madia, Greg. "FIELD NOTES: Dukes' Carpenter Builds Off Strong Spring". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "James Carpenter 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Elliott, Cody. "JMU's Carpenter Honored Nationally". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Mettlen, Steve. "JMU NOTEBOOK: Carpenter Shows Athleticism On Interception". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Osterman, Zach. "James Carpenter's escape from JMU gives IU one of college football's most-used DTs". IndyStar. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "James Carpenter Honored as Burlsworth Trophy Finalist". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "In the region: JMU's Carpenter, Horton enter transfer portal". Roanoke Times. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "JMU's James Carpenter enters transfer portal". Haystack News. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ McMahon, Colin. "Indiana football player preview: Defensive Lineman James Carpenter". Rivals.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Golden, Todd. "Indiana Defensive Tackle James Carpenter Embodies Cignetti Philosophy". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Carpenter Named Finalist for Burlsworth Trophy". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved 22 November 2024.