John Carlson

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Carlson
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	May 12, 1984(1984-05-12)
Age	40
Birthplace	St. Cloud
Country	United States
Birth City	St. Cloud
Horoscope	Taurus

John Carlson Biography

John Carlson is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on May 12, 1984 in St. Cloud, St. Cloud, United States. John David Carlson, Jr. (born May 12, 1984) is a former American football tight end. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, and later played for the Minnesota Vikings and the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at Notre Dame.

Carlson was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round (38th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. On July 26, he signed a $4.52 million contract which included $2.5 million guaranteed.

On March 14, 2012, Carlson signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings. In 2013, his contract was restructured, with his base salary reduced from $2.9M to $1.5M, and his workout bonus reduced to $50,000. Paul Allen of KFAN Minnesota once said “the combination of John Carlson and Kyle Rudolph would be the best tight end combination besides Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez.”

On March 7, 2014, Carlson signed a two-year, $4.65 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. On May 5, 2015, Carlson announced his retirement from the NFL.

He scored his first NFL touchdown on a pass from Charlie Frye in week 6 of the 2008 NFL season in a 17–27 loss to Green Bay. In a season marred by injuries for the Seahawks, particularly at wide receiver, Carlson proved to be a reliable target throughout the season, and led the team in receptions (55) and receiving yards (627) for the 2008 season, a feat not accomplished in franchise history by a rookie since Hall of Fame WR Steve Largent.

John Carlson Net Worth

John Carlson is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Carlson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Carlson was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, though his family moved to Litchfield right after his birth. As a football player at Litchfield High School, he was all-state in Minnesota his senior year. He played in the 2003 U.S. Army All-American Bowl alongside fellow Notre Dame Fighting Irish players Brady Quinn, Ryan Harris, and Tom Zbikowski. As a basketball player, Carlson was voted to the preseason McDonald’s All-American list. He led the Litchfield Dragons to three state basketball titles during his freshman, junior and senior years. Carlson was also an all-state tennis player. His father, John Sr., is the former basketball and tennis coach for the Litchfield Dragons.

Carlson played college football at Notre Dame, where he was a two-year starter at tight end. He was named captain in his junior and senior seasons, 2006 and

2007. He recorded 100 receptions, 1,093 receiving yards and 8 total touchdowns in his career. He lived in St. Edward’s Hall, the oldest residence hall on campus, where his roommate was John Sullivan, current NFL free agent who last played for the Los Angeles Rams.

Carlson had a notable performance in the Seahawks’ 2010 playoffs, catching two touchdown passes in a win over the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. In the following week’s divisional matchup (a loss) against the Chicago Bears, he received a concussion after jumping and being hit in the air and landing on his helmet after receiving a pass near the sideline in snowy Soldier Field.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

John Carlson height 6 ft 5 in John weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is John Carlson Dating?

According to our records, John Carlson married to Danielle Carlson. As of December 1, 2023, John Carlson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. John Carlson celebrates birthday on May 12 of every year.

Is John Carlson a Hall of Famer?

John Carlson (2007) – Hall of Fame – National Football Foundation.

What is John Carlson's hand?

John Carlson
Weight| 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position| Defense
Shoots| Right
NHL team| Washington Capitals

How many goals does John Carlson have?

Regular Season
SeasonTeamG
2018-19| Washington Capitals| 13
2019-20| Washington Capitals| 15
2020-21| Washington Capitals| 10

Who is number 74 on the Washington Capitals?

NOPlayerWT
74| J. Carlson| 215
53| G. Carlsson Capitals’ Gabriel Carlsson: Links up with Caps Gabriel Carlsson Capitals’ Gabriel Carlsson: Links up with Caps| 195
42| M. Fehervary| 199
56| E. Gustafsson Capitals’ Erik Gustafsson: Signs with Washington Erik Gustafsson Capitals’ Erik Gustafsson: Signs with Washington| 197

What is John Carlson salary?

3 million USD (2022)