Carlos Dunlap
refer to caption
Dunlap with the Chiefs in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1989-02-28) February 28, 1989 (age 34)
North Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:277 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:Fort Dorchester
(North Charleston, South Carolina)
College:Florida
Position:Defensive end
NFL Draft:2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 54
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2022
Tackles:578
Sacks:100
Forced fumbles:22
Fumble recoveries:9
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Carlos Dunlap (born February 28, 1989) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida where he won a National Championship in 2009. He was selected by the Cincinnati 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 with the Florida Gators in 2008

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 possible 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 Dunlap 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 he did not impress team representatives during the interview process.

External videos
video icon Carlos Dunlap's NFL Combine Workout
video icon 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
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press Wonderlic
6 ft 5+3⁄4 in
(1.97 m) 		277 lb
(126 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 26
All values are from NFL Combine[13][14]

Cincinnati Bengals

2010

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Dunlap in the second round (54th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.[15] Dunlap was the tenth defensive end drafted in 2010.[16]

External videos
video icon Carlos Dunlap's NFL Draft Vignette

On July 28, 2010, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Dunlap to a four-year, $3.71 million contract that included $1.77 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.22 million.[17]

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.[18][19]

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.[20] Dunlap was elevated on the depth chart after Antwan Odom was suspended and Johnathan Fanene and Frostee Rucker sustained injuries.[21][22] Fanene, Odom, and Rucker were all placed on injured reserve where they would end the season.[23][24] 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.[25] 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. He earned his first multi-sack performance of his career with his two sacks.[26] 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.[27] His 9.5 sacks led the team and set a franchise record for most sacks by a rookie.[28]

2011

During training camp, Dunlap competed to be a starting defensive end against Robert Geathers, Frostee Rucker, and Michael Johnson.[29] 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.[30] 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.[31] He finished the season with 23 combined tackles (11 solo), 4.5 sacks, and three pass deflections in 12 games and one start.[27]

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.[31]

2012

During training camp, Dunlap competed to be a starting defensive end against Michael Johnson, Jamaal Anderson, and Derrick Harvey.[32] Head coach Marvin Lewis named Dunlap the backup defensive end to begin the season, behind Robert Geathers and Michael Johnson.[33] 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).[34]

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.[17][35]

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.[36]

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.[37]

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.[38] He finished the season with 46 tackles, 7.5 sacks, seven passes defensed, and one interception.

2018

Dunlap (right) playing against the Cleveland Browns in 2019.

On August 28, 2018, Dunlap signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension with the Bengals through the 2021 season.[39]

2019

In week 13 against the New York Jets, Dunlap sacked quarterback Sam Darnold three times as the Bengals won their first game of the season 22–6.[40] He won the AFC Defensive Player of the Week award for his performance.[41] In week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, Dunlap sacked Baker Mayfield 2.5 times during the 33–23 win.[42]

2020

As the 2020 season progressed, Dunlap openly expressed his desire to want out of Cincinnati after losing playing time and questioning his usage by the coaching staff, including posting to his Twitter that he was selling his house in Cincinnati.[43]

Seattle Seahawks

On October 28, 2020, Dunlap was traded to the Seattle Seahawks for center B. J. Finney and a 2021 seventh-round draft pick.[44] Dunlap made his debut with the Seahawks in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills. During the game, Dunlap recorded his first sack as a Seahawk on Josh Allen during the 44–34 loss.[45] In Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday Night Football, Dunlap recorded two sacks on Kyler Murray, including one on fourth down late in the fourth quarter to seal a 28–21 Seahawks' win.[46]

2021

Dunlap was released after the season on March 8, 2021,[47] but re-signed with the team on a two-year contract worth $16.6 million on March 30, 2021.[48][49]

In the Seahawks week 13 game against the San Francisco 49ers, Dunlap recorded the first safety of his career.[50]

On March 18, 2022, Dunlap was released by the Seahawks.[51]

Kansas City Chiefs

Dunlap signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on July 28, 2022.[52] Dunlap helped the Chiefs defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, his former team, 23-20 in the AFC Championship Game. On February 12, 2023, they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 to win Super Bowl LVII.[53]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Won the Super Bowl
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds TD Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD
2010 CIN 12 0 24 19 5 9.5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3
2011 CIN 12 1 23 11 12 4.5 0 1 35 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 3
2012 CIN 14 1 41 34 7 6.0 4 3 2 0 1 14 14.0 14 1 3
2013 CIN 16 15 58 39 19 7.5 4 1 42 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 5
2014 CIN 16 16 66 40 26 8.0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 5
2015 CIN 16 16 55 37 18 13.5 2 1 21 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2016 CIN 16 16 49 30 19 8.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 15
2017 CIN 16 16 46 35 11 7.5 1 0 0 0 1 16 16.0 16 1 7
2018 CIN 16 16 47 31 16 8.0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 8
2019 CIN 14 14 63 39 24 9.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 8
2020 CIN 7 4 18 13 5 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2
SEA 8 6 14 7 7 6.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2
2021 SEA 17 2 34 24 11 8.5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 7
2022 KC 17 2 39 25 14 4.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 8
Career[54] 197 125 578 384 194 100.0 22 9 100 1 2 30 15.0 16 2 77

Personal life

Dunlap graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Family, Youth and Community Sciences finishing his degree online. In May 2016, Dunlap graduated from the University of Miami with a Master of Business Administration.[55]

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.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Carlos Dunlap". NFL.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  14. ^ "Rating the NFL draft prospects: Defensive ends, defensive tackles".
  15. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  16. ^ Geoff Hobson, "Bengals take pass rusher Dunlap in second Archived April 27, 2010, at the Wayback Machine," CincinnatiBengals.com (April 23, 2010). Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  17. ^ a b "Spotrac.com: Carlos Dunlap contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  18. ^ "Ourlads.com: Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart: 09/05/2010". Ourlads.com. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  19. ^ "The 2010 Cincinnati Bengals 53-man Roster Announced". cincyjungle.com. September 4, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  20. ^ "NFL Game Center: Week 7-2010: Cincinnati Bengals @ Atlanta Falcons". NFL.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  21. ^ "Thursday's Injury Report". Los Angeles Times. September 12, 2010. Archived from the original on July 23, 2018. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  22. ^ "Antwan Odom violates NFL's PED policy". ESPN.com. October 15, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  23. ^ "Bengals place Crocker, Rucker on injured reserve, sign CB Wade". NFL.com. November 22, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  24. ^ Preuth, Ian (November 18, 2010). "Bengals place Fanene on injured/reserve". wcpo.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  25. ^ "NFL Game Center: Week 10-2010: Cincinnati Bengals @ Indianapolis Colts". NFL.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  26. ^ "NFL Game Center: Week 12-2010: Cincinnati Bengals @ New York Jets". NFL.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  27. ^ a b "NFL Player stats: Carlos Dunlap (career)". NFL.com. Retrieved July 21, 2018.
  28. ^ "Carlos Dunlap breaks Bengals' rookie sacks mark," Cincinnati Enquirer (January 2, 2011). Retrieved January 2, 2011.
  29. ^ "Digesting the Bengals". itsalloverfatman.com. September 16, 2011. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  30. ^ "Ourlads.com: Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart: 09/04/2011". Ourlads.com. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
  31. ^ a b "NFL Player stats: Carlos Dunlap (2011)". NFL.com. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  32. ^ Corsenza, Anthony (July 30, 2012). "Jamaal Anderson Lined Up As Starting Defensive End On Monday". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  33. ^ Porter, Jonathan (August 30, 2012). "Cincinnati Bengals' 2012 Opening Day Depth Chart and Reactions". RantSports.com. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  34. ^ Marcum, Jason (September 12, 2012). "Bengals – Browns Injury Report: Carlos Dunlap Returns, & Joe Thomas Limited". StripeHype.com. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  35. ^ "Source: Carlos Dunlap gets $40M". ESPN. July 15, 2013. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  36. ^ "'Top 100 Players of 2016': No. 70 Carlos Dunlap". NFL.com.
  37. ^ "Passes Defensed: 2016 NFL Season". www.sportingcharts.com.
  38. ^ Lam, Quang M. (November 1, 2017). "Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster among Players of Week". NFL.com.
  39. ^ Bergman, Jeremy (August 28, 2018). "Bengals sign Atkins, Dunlap to multi-year extensions". NFL.com.
  40. ^ "Dalton returns and leads Bengals to 1st win, 22-6 over Jets". www.espn.com. December 1, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  41. ^ Bergman, Jeremy (December 3, 2019). "Deshaun Watson, Jared Goff among Players of the Week". NFL.com.
  42. ^ "Fond farewell: Andy Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23". www.espn.com. Associated Press. December 29, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  43. ^ "Cincinnati Bengals trade Carlos Dunlap to Seattle Seahawks". ESPN. October 28, 2020.
  44. ^ Patra, Kevin (October 28, 2020). "Cincinnati Bengals trade DE Carlos Dunlap to Seattle Seahawks". NFL.com.
  45. ^ "Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills - November 8th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
  46. ^ "Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks - November 19th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  47. ^ Boyle, John (March 8, 2021). "Seahawks Release DE Carlos Dunlap II". Seahawks.com.
  48. ^ "Seahawks re-signing DE Carlos Dunlap to two-year, $16.6M deal". www.nfl.com. March 25, 2021.
  49. ^ Boyle, John (March 30, 2021). "Seahawks Re-Sign DE Carlos Dunlap II". Seahawks.com. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  50. ^ Bell, Gregg (December 5, 2021). "Carlos Dunlap, Seahawks defense beats 49ers after offense wouldn't in 30-23 stunner". thenewstribune.com. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  51. ^ "Seahawks Release Carlos Dunlap II & Kerry Hyder Jr". Seahawks.com. March 18, 2022.
  52. ^ "Five Things to Know About New Chiefs' DE Carlos Dunlap". Chiefs.com.
  53. ^ "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  54. ^ "Carlos Dunlap Stats". ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
  55. ^ Morrison, Jay (May 9, 2016). "Bengals notes: Dunlap's degrees offer double dose of pride". daytondailynews.com.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Carlos Dunlap.
2008 Florida Gators football—consensus national champions
Cincinnati Bengals 2010 NFL Draft selections
Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII champions
100 sacks club
Categories