HOW ACQUIRED:
Selected with the 7th pick in the second round (38th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• In 2008, set club record for tight ends while leading team with 55 receptions and 627 receiving yards (Itula Mili 46 catches in 2003, Jerramy Stevens 554 yards in 2005). Led club with five receiving TDs tying Stevens’ 2005 record for tight ends.
• Second highest drafted tight end in club history (Jerramy Stevens, 2002). First player drafted out of Notre Dame since Rick Mirer in 1993. Second tight end drafted by club in second round (Christian Fauria, 1995). First tight end drafted by the Seahawks since Tim Ruskell was hired.
HOW ACQUIRED:
Selected with the 7th pick in the second round (38th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
NFL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• In 2008, set club record for tight ends while leading team with 55 receptions and 627 receiving yards (Itula Mili 46 catches in 2003, Jerramy Stevens 554 yards in 2005). Led club with five receiving TDs tying Stevens’ 2005 record for tight ends.
• Second highest drafted tight end in club history (Jerramy Stevens, 2002). First player drafted out of Notre Dame since Rick Mirer in 1993. Second tight end drafted by club in second round (Christian Fauria, 1995). First tight end drafted by the Seahawks since Tim Ruskell was hired.
COLLEGE:
Carlson developed into one of the elite tight ends in the country at Notre Dame. Played in 47 games at Notre Dame, starting 31 contests. Finished his career with 100 receptions for 1,093 yards (10.9-yard average) and eight touchdowns. On special teams, registered 28 tackles (20 solo) and returned one kickoff for 14 yards.
PERSONAL:
Attended Litchfield (Minn.) High School. The four-year starter at tight end was a two-time All-State and three-time All- Conference selection, playing in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl after his senior campaign. Recorded 95 career receptions for 1,331 yards and 23 touchdowns. Was coached in both basketball and tennis at Litchfield High by his father, John. In basketball, a McDonald’s pre- season All-American at center as a senior and earned All-Conference and All-Area honors four straight seasons. Conference MVP as a junior and senior and played in the Minnesota Basketball Coaches Association All-Star game. Helped the team compile a 114-8 record during his career while winning the Minnesota Class 2A state title three times. Finished prep career with 1,676 points, 974 rebounds and 412 assists. Helped the tennis team reach the state finals as a junior. He had a career record of 106-22 playing No. 1 doubles. Member of the National Honor Society. Married to Danielle.
Offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates likes to use two-tight end sets, and the club has reached into his past to sign Chris Baker as a complementary option opposite incumbent John Carlson.
Tight ends in the NFL are producing at a record-setting pace, and the Seahawks’ John Carlson is looking to get back into his pass-catching groove
John Carlson had one of the most productive seasons for a tight end in franchise history.
John Carlson and Tony Ventrella visited the Friends of Scouting Breakfast in Bellevue earlier this week.
Los Seahawks viajarán a Arizona para concluir la temporada 2008 ante los Cardinals.
John Carlson and Matt Hasselbeck visited Graham Hill Elementary to honor Dr. Suess' birthday and Read Across America Day.
Prior to the Super Bowl John Carlson particpated in an online gameshow, 1 vs 100 using the XBOX Live technology.
Tony Ventrella takes an inside look at the Seahawks 17-13 loss to the Titans at Qwest Field.
Seahawks TE John Carlson hauls in a 6-yard TD reception from Matt Hasselbeck.
Tony Ventrella takes an inside look at the Seahawks 24-7 loss to the Buccaneers at Qwest Field.