Carlos Dunlap

Carlos Dunlap
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Dunlap in 2017.
No. 96 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1989-02-28) February 28, 1989
North Charleston, South Carolina
Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight: 280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school: Fort Dorchester
(North Charleston, South Carolina)
College: Florida
NFL Draft: 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2018
Total tackles: 376
Sacks: 68.5
Forced fumbles: 18
Pass deflections: 47
Interceptions: 2
Defensive touchdowns: 3
Player stats at NFL.com

Carlos Dunlap (born February 28, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, and was a key member of the Florida Gators team that won the 2009 national championship. He was then drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft.

Early years

Dunlap was born in North Charleston, South Carolina.[1] He attended Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, where he played for the Fort Dorchester Patriots high school football team. During his junior year, he made 103 tackles, 22 for loss and 9 quarterback sacks. As a senior, he recorded 105 tackles, 35 for loss and 24 sacks and was chosen to play in the first Offense-Defense All-American Bowl.[2]

Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com,[3] Dunlap was listed as the No. 1 weakside defensive end in the nation in 2007.[4] He chose Florida over offers from Clemson, South Carolina, Auburn, and Tennessee.

College career

Dunlap accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2007 to 2009.[5]

As a true freshman in 2007, he played in 13 games, recording seven tackles and a quarterback sack. As a sophomore in 2008, Dunlap played in all 14 of the Gators games recording 39 tackles, a team-high 9.5 sacks and three blocked punts. He was the defensive MVP of the Gators win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2009 BCS National Championship Game, recording four tackles, and a shared sack during the game. He also was a second-team All-SEC selection.

As a junior in 2009, Dunlap played in 13 games. He missed one game, the SEC Championship, due to suspension after being arrested on driving under the influence of alcohol.[6] During the season, he recorded 38 tackles and nine sacks and was a consensus first-team All-SEC selection. He ended his career with 84 tackles 19.5 sacks and three blocked kicks. After his junior year, Dunlap decided to forgo his senior season and enter the 2010 NFL Draft.[7]

Professional career

After his sophomore season, Dunlap was projected to be a first round and a possibe top ten selection in 2010. His draft stock began to fall after a mediocre junior season and a DUI arrest.[8] On January 11, 2010, it was announced that Dunalp would forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2010 NFL Draft.[9] Dunlap attended the NFL Scouting Combine and performed all of the combine and positional drills. His overall combine performance was said to be underwhelming by multiple scouts and did not impress team representatives during the interview process.

External video
Carlos Dunlap's NFL Combine Workout
Carlos Dunlap's 40-yard dash

On March 17, 2010, Dunlap attended Florida's pro day and chose to perform multiple combine drills again. He improved his 40-yard dash (4.61s), 20-yard dash (2.68s), 10-yard dash (1.60s), bench press (22), and broad jump (9'4"). At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Dunlap was projected to be a second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the third best defensive end prospect by NFL analyst Mike Mayock, the fourth best defensive end by Scouts Inc., and was ranked the fifth best defensive end in the draft by DraftScout.com.[10][11][12]

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert jump Broad BP
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)		 271 lb
(123 kg)		 34 5⁄8 in
(0.88 m)		 10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.71 s 1.65 s 2.76 s 4.61 s 7.21 s 31 1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		 21 reps
All values are from NFL Combine[13]

2010

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Dunlap in the second round (54th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. Dunlap was the tenth defensive end drafted in 2010.[14]

External video
Carlos Dunlap's NFL Draft Vignette

On July 28, 2010, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Dunlap to a four-year, $3.71 million contract that includes $1.77 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.22 million.[15]

Throughout training camp, Dunlap competed to be a backup defensive end against Jonathan Fanene and Frostee Rucker. Head coach Marvin Lewis named him the fifth defensive end on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Robert Geathers, Antwan Odom, Frostee Rucker, and Jonathan Fanene.[16][17]

Dunlap was inactive as a healthy scratch for the first two games of the regular season. On September 26, 2010, Dunlap made his professional regular season debut during the Bengals' 20–7 victory at the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Dunlap was inactive for another two games (Weeks 4–5), but made his return in Week 7 during a 39–32 loss at the Atlanta Falcons. During the game, he made his first career tackle on running back Jason Snelling to stop a four-yard gain in the fourth quarter.[18] Dunlap was elevated on the depth chart after Antwan Odom was suspended and Johnathan Fanene and Frostee Rucker sustained injuries.[19][20] Fanene, Odom, and Rucker were all placed on injured reserve where they would end the season.[21][22] On November 14, 2010, Dunlap recorded two solo tackles and made his first career sack during a 23–17 loss at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. Dunlap made his first career sack on quarterback Peyton Manning for a four-yard loss in the second quarter.[23] In Week 14, he collected a season-high four combined tackles and was credited with half a sack in the Bengals' 23–7 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers. On November 25, 2010, Dunlap made three solo tackles and had two sacks on quarterback Mark Sanchez during a 26–10 loss at the New York Jets in Week 12. His earned his first multi-sack performance of his career with his two sacks.[24] Dunlap finished his rookie season in 2010 with 24 combined tackles (19 solo), 9.5 sacks, and three pass deflections in 12 games and zero starts.[25] His 9.5 sacks led the team and set a franchise record for most sacks by a rookie.[26]

2011

During training camp, Dunlap competed to be a starting defensive end against Robert Geathers, Frostee Rucker, and Michael Johnson.[27] Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer named Dunlap the fourth defensive end on the depth chart to start the season, behind Robert Geathers, Michael Johnson, and Frostee Rucker.[28] In Week 2, Dunlap collected a season-high four solo tackles during a 24–22 loss at the Denver Broncos. On October 2, 2011, Dunlap made his first career start in place of Robert Geathers. He finished the Bengals' 23–20 victory against the Buffalo Bills with two combined tackles and a pass deflection. On November 6, 2011, he made three combined tackles, a pass deflection, and had a season-high two sacks on Titans' quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in a 24–17 win at the Tennessee Titans. He was inactive for the Bengals' Week 10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a hamstring injury. Dunlap aggravated his hamstring injury and was inactive for three more games (Weeks 12–14). In Week 17, Dunlap collected a season-high six combined tackles and was credited with half a sack during a 24–16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.[29] He finished the season with 23 combined tackles (11 solo), 4.5 sacks, and three pass deflections in 12 games and one start.[25]

The Cincinnati Bengals finished third in the AFC North with a 9–7 record and earned a wildcard berth. On January 7, 2012, Dunlap appeared in his first career playoff game and made one tackle during a 31–10 loss at the Houston Texans in the AFC Wildcard Game.[29]

2012

During training camp, Dunlap competed to be a starting defensive end against Michael Johnson, Jamaal Anderson, and Derrick Harvey.[30] Head coach Marvin Lewis named Dunlap the backup defensive end to begin the season, behind Robert Geathers and Michael Johnson.[31] Dunlap sustained a knee injury during the preseason and was unable to play in the first two games of the regular season (Weeks 1-2).[32]

2013

On July 15, 2013, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Dunlap to a five-year, $39.37 million contract extension with $11.70 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $8 million.[15][33]

2015

Dunlap had a breakout season in 2015, recording a career best 13.5 sacks and earning his first Pro Bowl. He was ranked 70th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.[34]

2016

In 2016, he started all 16 games, recording 49 tackles, eight sacks, three forced fumbles, and 15 passes defensed on his way to his second Pro Bowl. His 15 passes defensed was tied for eighth in the league and were the most by any non-defensive back.[35]

2017

In Week 8 of the 2017 season, he batted a pass from Colts' quarterback Jacoby Brissett and intercepted it and returned it 16 yards for a touchdown in a 24-23 win, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week.[36] He finished the season with 46 tackles, 7.5 sacks, seven passes defensed, and one interception.

2018

On August 28, 2018, Dunlap signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension with the Bengals through the 2021 season.[37]

NFL statistics

YearTeamGPGSCOMBTOTALASTSACKFFFRFR YDSINTIR YDSAVG IRLNGTDPD
2010CIN 120241959.5010000003
2011CIN 1212311124.50135000003
2012CIN 141403376.0432114141413
2013CIN 16155839197.54142000005
2014CIN 16166640268.0210000005
2015CIN 161655371813.5200000001
2016CIN 16164930198.03000000015
2017CIN 16164635117.510011616.01617
Career1188136124411764.51681002301615.0242

[38]

Key

  • GP: games played
  • COMB: combined tackles
  • TOTAL: total tackles
  • AST: assisted tackles
  • SACK: sacks
  • FF: forced fumbles
  • FR: fumble recoveries
  • FR YDS: fumble return yards
  • INT: interceptions
  • IR YDS: interception return yards
  • AVG IR: average interception return
  • LNG: longest interception return
  • TD: interceptions returned for touchdown
  • PD: passes defensed

See also

References

  1. ↑ Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, Carlos Dunlap. Retrieved April 6, 2011.
  2. ↑ GatorZone.com, Football History, 2009 Roster, Carlos Dunlap Archived October 6, 2011, at the Wayback Machine.. Retrieved April 6, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Rivals.com". sports.yahoo.com.
  4. ↑ "Rivals.com". sports.yahoo.com.
  5. ↑ 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide Archived April 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine., University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 74, 89, 97, 98, 153–154, 173, 181 (2011). Retrieved August 28, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Dunlap to miss SEC championship game," ESPN (December 1, 2009). Retrieved April 6, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Dunlap, Maurkice Pouncey to enter draft," ESPN (January 11, 2010). Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  8. ↑ Galko, Eric (March 14, 2010). "2010 NFL Mock Draft: Why Carlos Dunlap Is Falling". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Florida Defensive End Carlos Dunlap Headed to the Draft". sbnation.com. July 20, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  10. ↑ "*Carlos Dunlap, DS #5 DE, Florida". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Mike Mayock's Top Prospects 2010". forums.denverbroncos.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  12. ↑ "ESPN.com: Carlos Dunlap Draft Profile". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  13. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Carlos Dunlap". NFL.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  14. ↑ Geoff Hobson, "Bengals take pass rusher Dunlap in second," CincinnatiBengals.com (April 23, 2010). Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  15. 1 2 "Spotrac.com: Carlos Dunlap contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Ourlads.com: Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart: 09/05/2010". Ourlads.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  17. ↑ "The 2010 Cincinnati Bengals 53-man Roster Announced". cincyjungle.com. September 4, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  18. ↑ "NFL Game Center: Week 7-2010: Cincinnati Bengals @ Atlanta Falcons". NFL.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  19. ↑ "Thursday's Injury Report". latimes.com. September 12, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Antwan Odom violates NFL's PED policy". ESPN.com. October 15, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  21. ↑ "Bengals place Crocker, Rucker on injured reserve, sign CB Wade". NFL.com. November 22, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  22. ↑ Preuth, Ian (November 18, 2010). "Bengals place Fanene on injured/reserve". wcpo.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  23. ↑ "NFL Game Center: Week 10-2010: Cincinnati Bengals @ Indianapolis Colts". NFL.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  24. ↑ "NFL Game Center: Week 12-2010: Cincinnati Bengals @ New York Jets". NFL.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  25. 1 2 "NFL Player stats: Carlos Dunlap (career)". NFL.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  26. ↑ "Carlos Dunlap breaks Bengals' rookie sacks mark," Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2, 2011). Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  27. ↑ "Digesting the Bengals". itsalloverfatman.com. September 16, 2011. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  28. ↑ "Ourlads.com: Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart: 09/04/2011". Ourlads.com. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  29. 1 2 "NFL Player stats: Carlos Dunlap (2011)". NFL.com. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  30. ↑ Corsenza, Anthony (July 30, 2012). "Jamaal Anderson Lined Up As Starting Defensive End On Monday". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  31. ↑ Porter, Jonathan (August 30, 2012). "Cincinnati Bengals' 2012 Opening Day Depth Chart and Reactions". RantSports.com. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  32. ↑ Marcum, Jason (September 12, 2012). "Bengals – Browns Injury Report: Carlos Dunlap Returns, & Joe Thomas Limited". StripeHype.com. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  33. ↑ "Source: Carlos Dunlap gets $40M". ESPN. Retrieved 2013-07-19.
  34. ↑ "'Top 100 Players of 2016': No. 70 Carlos Dunlap". NFL.com.
  35. ↑ "Passes Defensed: 2016 NFL Season". www.sportingcharts.com.
  36. ↑ Lam, Quang M. (November 1, 2017). "Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster among Players of Week". NFL.com.
  37. ↑ Bergman, Jeremy (August 28, 2018). "Bengals sign Atkins, Dunlap to multi-year extensions". NFL.com.
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