Don Carey (cornerback)
 Carey in 2014. | |||||||||||||
| No. 26 Detroit Lions | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||
| Date of birth: | February 14, 1987 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Grand Rapids, Michigan | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||
| High school: | Norfolk (VA) Washington | ||||||||||||
| College: | Norfolk State | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 6 / Pick: 177 | ||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2015 | |||||||||||||
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Don Juan Carey III (born February 14, 1987) is an American football safety for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Norfolk State.
He has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Early years
Prior to attending Norfolk State, Carey went to Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Virginia.[1]
Don's younger brother Donte plays defensive back for Grand Valley State, a Division II school in Allendale, MI
Professional career
After starting for four seasons at Norfolk State, Carey was considered a "draftable" cornerback prospect prior to the 2009 NFL Draft.
Cleveland Browns
Carey was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round, 177th overall, in the 2009 NFL Draft. He was waived/injured by the Browns on August 6, 2009 due to a shoulder injury.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Carey was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 7, 2009. He was placed on injured reserve on September 1.
Carey was waived by the Jaguars prior to the start of the 2011 season.[2]
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions signed Carey on October 25, 2011. He was released on August 20, 2012, and was re-signed on November 1, 2012 after CB Bill Bentley was placed on IR. He saw action in nine games (six starts), providing an immediate impact on defense and special teams, totaling 12 special teams tackles (10 solo) to go along with his 27 tackles (19 solo) on defense.
In 2013, Carey was a versatile option at nickel and a source of stability to the Lions secondary and special teams coverage unit. Totaled 19 tackles (16 solo), two pass defenses and finished second on the team in special teams tackles with 11 (eight solo). He had a breakout performance at Pittsburgh on November 17th where he started at linebacker and had a career-high nine tackles.
In 2014, Carey missed only three games due to a hamstring injury, and started three of his 13 games. Finished the season with seven tackles (six solo), one fumble recovery and five special teams tackles. On January 10, 2014, Carey signed a three-year contract extension with the Lions.[3]
In 2015, Carey led the NFL in solo special teams tackles with 14, and tied for second in total special teams tackles with 16. He recorded a special teams tackle in 11 of the 16 games during the season.
Carey signed a one-year contract extension with the Lions through 2017 on November 16, 2016.[4]
References
- ↑ Don Carey NFL.com combine profile
- ↑ Jacksonville Jaguars cutdown analysis
- ↑ Rothstein, Michael (January 10, 2014). "Reports: Lions sign Carey to extension". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2016.
- ↑ Mathews, Ryan (November 16, 2016). "Lions sign Don Carey to extension through 2017 season". PrideofDetroit.com.
