Duane Carrell

Duane Carrell
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Position:Punter
Personal information
Born: (1949-10-03) October 3, 1949 (age 75)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Washington (DC) Wilson
College:Florida State
Undrafted:1972
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Punts:257
Punt yards:9,997
Longest punt:72
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Duane Blore Carrell (born October 3, 1949) is a former American football punter in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets, and St. Louis Cardinals. He played college football at Florida State University.

Early years

Carrell attended Woodrow Wilson High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Florida State University, where he was a punter and placekicker.

As a sophomore, he became a starter at punter, registering 32 punts for 1,169 yards (36.5 yard average) and a long of 50 yards. As a junior, he was ranked 17th in the country with a punting average of 40.6 yards, while making 63 punts for 2,556 yards with a long of 68 yards.

As a senior, he posted 53 punts for 1,921 yards (36.2-yard average) and a long of 54 yards.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

On June 8, 1972, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Washington Redskins after an open tryout.[1] He was waived before the start of the season in July. After his release, he played semi-professional football with the Hagerstown Bears of the Seaboard Football League.[2]

St. Louis Cardinals (first stint)

On May 2, 1973, he was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals.[3] He was released on August 9.[4] After his release, he returned to play semi-professional football with the Hagerstown Bears of the Seaboard Football League.[5]

Jacksonville Sharks

In April 1974, he signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League, where he played until the team folded operations.[6] He averaged 41.4 yards on 93 punts in 14 games.

Dallas Cowboys (first stint)

On October 30, 1974, he was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys, to replace punter Marv Bateman.[7] On September 14, 1975, he was released after averaging 39.8 yards per punt during the preseason and being passed on the depth chart by rookie Mitch Hoopes.

Los Angeles Rams

On September 16, 1975, he was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent, to replace punter Jim McCann.[8] He was cut on August 5, 1976.[9]

New York Jets

On September 3, 1976, he was signed by the New York Jets.[10] He was tied for ninth punter in the league with a 39.7 yards average and had a punt of 72 yards (third longest in franchise history) against the San Francisco 49ers. He was released on September 28, 1977.[11]

St. Louis Cardinals (second stint)

On October 13, 1977, he was signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Cardinals, to replace punter Terry Joyce.[12] He announced his retirement on July 23, 1978.[13]

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On August 9, 1979, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to punt in place of an injured Danny White.[14] He was released on August 21.[15]

Personal life

Carrell earned a bachelor's degree while at Florida State University and also helped to found a chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity while he was a student athlete.

References

  1. ^ "In Brief". June 9, 1972. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "Hagerstown renew fierce rivalry". September 15, 1972. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  3. ^ "Sports In Brief". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  4. ^ "Broncos Kick Off Against Redskins". August 10, 1973. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. ^ "Knights conquer Bears". October 2, 1973. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. ^ "Defense: Goal Line Stand Paves Way For Sharks". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "Bateman Gets Boot; Cowboys Sign Shark". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  8. ^ "Bateman Los Angeles Rams Sign New Punter". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "Rams shuffle seven players, trim roster to 63". August 6, 1976. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  10. ^ "Jets sign 2 free agents". September 4, 1976. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  11. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  12. ^ "Card release Joyce". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  13. ^ "Sports Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  14. ^ "Bucs Punter Green Out For Season". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  15. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2020.