Carlos Basham Jr. Explained

Carlos Basham Jr.
Current Team:New York Giants
Number:55
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:16 December 1997
Birth Place:Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:274
High School:Northside (Roanoke)
College:Wake Forest (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:2
Draftpick:61
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team All-ACC (2019)
  • Third-team All-ACC (2020)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:48
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:4.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:2
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statvalue6:1
Statlabel7:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:BashCa00

Carlos "Boogie" Basham Jr. (born December 16, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wake Forest, and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early years

Basham attended Northside in Roanoke, Virginia.[1] As a senior, he had 76 tackles and seven sacks. He committed to Wake Forest University to play college football.[2]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Wake Forest in 2016, Basham played in all 13 games in 2017 and had 24 tackles. As a junior in 2018, he had 64 tackles and 4.5 sacks.[3] Basham returned to Wake Forest as a starter in 2019.[4] [5] On December 21, 2019, Basham announced that he would resume his college stint for his senior season in 2020.[6]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Basham was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the second round (61st overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[7] On May 12, 2021, Basham officially signed with the Bills.[8]

On September 8, 2022, during the kickoff game at the Los Angeles Rams, Basham recorded his first ever career interception, a 21 yard pick from Matthew Stafford. This interception helped seal the game for the Bills as they won 31–10. Basham also recorded a sack on Stafford earlier in the night.[9]

New York Giants

On August 29, 2023, Basham was traded to the New York Giants, along with 2025 seventh-round pick, in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick.[10]

Personal life

Basham is the cousin of NFL defensive end Tarell Basham.[11] He gained his nickname "Boogie" due to his fondness for dancing in his youth.[12]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGames Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
BUF8 0 18 11 7 4 3 2.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BUF15 0 19 9 10 1 5 2.0 0 2 1 21 21.0 21 0 0 1 1 1.0 0
2023NYG1301156000.00000000000
Career 36 0 48 25 23 5 8 4.5 0 2 1 21 21.0 21 0 0 1 1 1.0 0

Postseason

YearTeamGames Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
BUF2 0 6 5 1 1 1 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
BUF2 0 5 2 3 1 2 1.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 4 0 11 7 4 2 3 2.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anderson . Robert . November 27, 2014 . Northside's 'Boogie' Basham dances to recruiting rhythm . May 19, 2023 . Roanoke Times.
  2. Web site: Appicello . John . July 7, 2015 . Carlos Basham Jr. headed to Wake Forest . October 10, 2023 . WSLS.
  3. Web site: O'Neill . Conor . March 7, 2019 . Boogie Basham is now Wake Forest's most-experienced defensive lineman — and is elevating game to match what comes with that . October 10, 2023 . Winston-Salem Journal.
  4. Web site: Doughty . Doug . October 23, 2019 . Doughty College Notebook: Former Viking Basham hitting stride at Wake Forest . October 10, 2023 . Roanoke Times.
  5. Web site: December 2, 2019 . One timeline for NFL decision . October 10, 2023 . Winston-Salem Journal.
  6. Web site: Taylor . John . December 21, 2019 . DE Carlos Basham will return to Wake Forest for senior season . October 10, 2023 . NBC Sports . en-US.
  7. Web site: LaBarber . Jourdon . April 30, 2021 . 5 things to know about defensive end Boogie Basham . May 8, 2021 . BuffaloBills.com.
  8. Web site: Robinson . Sam . May 12, 2021 . Bills Sign Round 2 Pick Carlos Basham Jr. . October 10, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors . en-US.
  9. Web site: Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams - September 8th, 2022 . October 10, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: Eisen . Michael . August 30, 2023 . Giants acquire OLB Boogie Basham in trade with Bills . September 6, 2023 . Giants.com . en-US.
  11. Web site: Spooner . Chris . November 9, 2020 . 2021 NFL Draft: Don't overlook Wake Forest EDGE Carlos Basham Jr. . October 10, 2023 . ProFootballNetwork.com.
  12. Web site: Boogie Basham Draft and Combine Prospect Profile . August 3, 2021 . NFL.com . en-US.