James Carpenter (defensive tackle)
| Indiana Hoosiers – No. 99 | |
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| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 288 lb (131 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Roanoke Catholic (Roanoke, Virginia) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
James Carpenter is an American college football defensive tackle for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the James Madison Dukes.
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]James Madison
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ Fleischman, Noah (3 August 2023). "From Under Recruited To JMU's Defensive Star, Carpenter's Rise A Product Of Belief". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Schauman, Mike (2 August 2024). "From walk-on to All-Conference, James Carpenter is ready for another challenge". The Daily Hoosier. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "James Carpenter". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Fleischman, Noah (12 September 2022). "Carpenter Paces JMU's Stout Run Defense". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Madia, Greg (17 August 2021). "FIELD NOTES: Dukes' Carpenter Builds Off Strong Spring". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "James Carpenter 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Elliott, Cody (11 September 2023). "JMU's Carpenter Honored Nationally". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Mettlen, Steve. "JMU NOTEBOOK: Carpenter Shows Athleticism On Interception". Daily News-Record. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Osterman, Zach (1 August 2024). "James Carpenter's escape from JMU gives IU one of college football's most-used DTs". IndyStar. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "James Carpenter Honored as Burlsworth Trophy Finalist". James Madison University Athletics. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "In the region: JMU's Carpenter, Horton enter transfer portal". Roanoke Times. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "JMU's James Carpenter enters transfer portal". Haystack News. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ McMahon, Colin (11 August 2024). "Indiana football player preview: Defensive Lineman James Carpenter". Rivals.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ Golden, Todd (August 2024). "Indiana Defensive Tackle James Carpenter Embodies Cignetti Philosophy". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Carpenter Named Finalist for Burlsworth Trophy". Indiana University Athletics. 19 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.