Carson Palmer

NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner

Carson Palmer - NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner
Born

December 27th, 1979
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played quarterback at the University of Southern California, winning the Heisman Trophy in 2002. Selected first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Played for the Bengals from 2003 to 2010, achieving Pro Bowl selections. Later played for the Oakland Raiders and the Arizona Cardinals, leading the Cardinals to the NFC Championship Game in 2015.

Heisman Trophy winner in 2002

First overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft

Three-time Pro Bowl selection

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