James
Carpenter.
James
Carpenter.
Alabama· 6'4"· 321 lb· 5.22s 40
This offensive lineman is best suited for a gap/duo power run blocking scheme that prioritizes strength and run-game dominance.
As a rookie, he projects as a powerful starting left guard, with the ceiling to develop into a long-term starter at left tackle if his pass sets improve significantly.
A pass-heavy, spread-option system that requires highly athletic and agile linemen for consistent zone blocking and quick passpro would diminish his strengths.
His impressive size and power make him a plug-and-play interior lineman, with the potential for tackle if technique can be refined.
Selected #25 overall in Round 1 of the 2011 NFL Draft by Seattle Seahawks out of Alabama.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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- 40 yd
- 5.22sp50
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- 23repp50
Offensive linemen do not accumulate box-score statistics, so there is no season table here. Games and starts are only listed when an official source publishes them.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
James Carpenter played guard for the Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Atlanta Falcons. He was a consistent starter for over a decade, winning a Super Bowl with the Seahawks.
Data note: Offensive linemen do not accumulate box-score statistics, so there is no season table here. Games and starts are only listed when an official source publishes them.