Bobby Carpenter (American football)

Bobby Carpenter
Carpenter with the Detroit Lions in 2011
No. 54, 52, 50, 59
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1983-08-01) August 1, 1983
Lancaster, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolLancaster
CollegeOhio State (2002–2005)
NFL draft2006: 1st round, 18th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles167
Sacks3.5
Fumble recoveries1
Interceptions1
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Joseph Carpenter III (born August 1, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins, the Detroit Lions and the New England Patriots.