David Carr (American football)

David Duke Carr (born July 21, 1979) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Houston Texans first overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State. Carr also played professionally for the Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers. He received a Super Bowl ring as a backup for the Giants after their victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. Carr's status as a number one draft pick and subsequent career has led to him being considered a draft bust.

David Carr

Carr at 49ers training camp in August 2010
No. 8, 5
Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	(1979-07-21) July 21, 1979 Bakersfield, California
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:	Bakersfield (CA) Stockdale
College:	Fresno State
NFL Draft:	2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
Career history
Houston Texans (2002–2006) Carolina Panthers (2007) New York Giants (2008–2009) San Francisco 49ers (2010) New York Giants (2011–2012)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XLVI) NFL completion percentage leader (2006) Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (2001) Fresno State Bulldogs No. 8 retired
Career NFL statistics
Passing yards: 14,452 TD–INT: 65–71 Completion percentage: 59.7 Passer rating: 74.9 Rushing yards: 1,328 Rushing touchdowns: 9 Player stats at NFL.com