James Carpenter (defensive tackle) explained
James Carpenter is an American college football defensive tackle for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the James Madison Dukes.
Early life
Carpenter attended Roanoke Catholic School in Roanoke, Virginia. He committed to play college football for the James Madison Dukes, joining the team as a walk-on.[1] [2]
College career
James Madison
During his first three seasons from 2019 through 2021, Carpenter appeared in 16 games with 13 starts, where he totaled 36 tackles with seven and a half being for a loss, two sacks, two pass deflections, and an interception.[3] [4] [5] In 2022, he tallied 51 tackles with 11.5 being for a loss, five and a half sacks, and three pass deflections.[6] In week two of the 2023 season, Carpenter notched four tackles with one and a half being for a loss, and a pass deflection, in a win over Virginia.[7] In week seven, he recorded an interception in a 41-13 win over Georgia Southern.[8] Carpenter finished the 2023 season starting all 13 games for James Madison, where he notched 53 tackles with nine being for a loss, four sacks, four pass deflections, an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.[9] Carpenter was named a finalist for the Burlsworth Award.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[11] [12]
Indiana
Carpenter transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers.[13] [14] For his performance during the 2024 season, he was once again named a finalist for the Burlsworth Award.[15]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Fleischman . Noah . From Under Recruited To JMU's Defensive Star, Carpenter's Rise A Product Of Belief . Daily News-Record . 3 August 2023 . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: Schauman . Mike . From walk-on to All-Conference, James Carpenter is ready for another challenge . The Daily Hoosier . 2 August 2024 . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: James Carpenter . James Madison University Athletics . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: Fleischman . Noah . Carpenter Paces JMU's Stout Run Defense . Daily News-Record . 12 September 2022 . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: Madia . Greg . FIELD NOTES: Dukes' Carpenter Builds Off Strong Spring . Daily News-Record . 17 August 2021 . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: James Carpenter 2022 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: Elliott . Cody . JMU's Carpenter Honored Nationally . Daily News-Record . 11 September 2023 . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: Mettlen . Steve . JMU NOTEBOOK: Carpenter Shows Athleticism On Interception . Daily News-Record . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: Osterman . Zach . James Carpenter's escape from JMU gives IU one of college football's most-used DTs . IndyStar . 1 August 2024 . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: James Carpenter Honored as Burlsworth Trophy Finalist . James Madison University Athletics . 14 November 2023 . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: In the region: JMU's Carpenter, Horton enter transfer portal . Roanoke Times . 6 December 2023 . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: JMU's James Carpenter enters transfer portal . Haystack News . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: McMahon . Colin . Indiana football player preview: Defensive Lineman James Carpenter . Rivals.com . 11 August 2024 . 22 November 2024.
- Golden . Todd . Indiana Defensive Tackle James Carpenter Embodies Cignetti Philosophy . Sports Illustrated . August 2024 . 22 November 2024.
- Web site: Carpenter Named Finalist for Burlsworth Trophy . Indiana University Athletics . 19 November 2024 . 22 November 2024.
