Carson Vinson
Birth dateNovember 13, 2001 (age 24)
Height6 ft
Height in7
Weight lb320
TeamBaltimore Ravens
PositionOffensive tackle
Number76
High schoolPanther Creek
(Cary, North Carolina)
CollegeAlabama A&M (2020–2024)
Draftyear2025
Draftround5
Draftpick141
Pastteams
StatusActive
Highlights
Statseason2025
Statlabel 1Games played
Statvalue 17
Statlabel 2Games started
Statlabel 3Fumble recoveries
PfrVinsCa00

Carson Vinson (born November 13, 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and was selected by the Ravens in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life

Vinson attended Panther Creek High School in Cary, North Carolina. While in high school, he worked at Five Below. He was rated as a two-star recruit[1] and committed to play college football for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs.[2]

College career

During Vinson's five-year career at Alabama A&M from 2020 through 2024, he started 48 games for the Bulldogs offensive line.[3] In 2024, he earned first-team all-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) honors and an invitation to the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl, becoming the first SWAC player to be invited since 2022.[4] Vinson also accepted an invite to participate in the 2025 NFL scouting combine.[5][6]

Professional career

Vinson was selected in the fifth round with the 141st pick of the 2025 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.[7]

References

  1. ^ Crabbs, Kyle (17 February 2025). "Carson Vinson 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Alabama A&M Bulldogs OT". The 33rd Team. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  2. ^ Crenshaw Jr., Solomon (18 October 2024). "How Alabama A&M's Carson Vinson learned to love life on the blind side". Alabama News Center. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  3. ^ Wuest, AJ (December 3, 2024). "Six Alabama A&M Bulldogs selected to All-SWAC Postseason Football Teams". WAFF.com. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  4. ^ Stephenson, Creg (22 November 2024). "Alabama A&M lineman Carson Vinson headed to 2025 Senior Bowl". AL.com. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  5. ^ Carr, Tolly (March 3, 2025). "A look at Carson Vinson and his draft stock after the NFL Combine". HBCU Gameday. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  6. ^ Humphrey III, Jerry. "Here's why scouts should not sleep on HBCU NFL draft prospect Carson Vinson". AL.com. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
  7. ^ Mink, Ryan (April 26, 2025). "Ravens Draft Offensive Tackle Carson Vinson in Fifth Round (No. 141)". BaltimoreRavens.com