Bobby Carpenter

American football linebacker

Bobby Carpenter - American football linebacker
Born

August 1st, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) from 2006 to 2011. Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Also played for the Miami Dolphins, and the New England Patriots. Contributed to the Dallas Cowboys during a season where the team reached the playoffs.

Drafted 18th overall by the Dallas Cowboys

Played in 65 NFL games

Part of the Cowboys' 2007 playoff team

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