HOW ACQUIRED:
Selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Second straight season club has selected a tackle in the first round (Russell Okung, 2010).Third player drafted out of Alabama in club history (Shaun Alexander, 2000; Cornelius Wortham, 2005).
HOW ACQUIRED:
Selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Second straight season club has selected a tackle in the first round (Russell Okung, 2010).Third player drafted out of Alabama in club history (Shaun Alexander, 2000; Cornelius Wortham, 2005).
COLLEGE:
Started all 27 games at left tackle during his two-year career at Alabama, blocking for 16 100-yard rushers. Helped Crimson Tide win the National Championship in 2010. Transfered to Alabama after spending two seasons at Coffeyeville (Kan.) Community College. Started all 13 games as a senior while earning first-team All-SEC selection by the league coaches and second-team pick by the A.P. Named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week following his performance in week eight at Tennessee. Helped the Crimson Tide rank 22nd nationally in total offense, racking up 444 yards per game. The Tide also ranked 29th nationally running the ball at 183 ypg and 27th passing at 262 ypg. Anchor of offensive line that has provided time for the nation's No. 4 quarterback in passing efficiency. Started all 14 games at left tackle in his first season at Alabama. A second-team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press. One-of-three new starters on the offensive line that cranked out 403 yards of total offense per game, which ranked 42nd nationally and 215 yards on the ground (12th in the nation). Part of an offensive line that allowed just 1.43 sacks per game to rank 36th nationally and fourth in the SEC as a unit. Played for two seasons at Coffeyeville [Kan.] Community College. Was named to the first-team Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) All-League team. Coached by Darian Dulin.
PERSONAL:
A January 2009 enrollee at Alabama, Carpenter filled an important need on the Crimson Tide's offensive line. Won the Bart Starr Most Improved Player Award following spring practice in 2009. A four-star junior college recruit by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Rivals.com's No. 32 junior college prospect. Listed at No. 13 on SuperPrep magazine's Juco 100. Originally signed with Iowa State out of Hephzibah High School. Spent two seasons at Coffeyville [Kan.] Community College and all-area performer for John Bowen at Hephzibah [Ga.] High School.
