Preston Carpenter

Preston Carpenter
No. 40, 89, 36
PositionsEnd
Halfback
Tight end
Return specialist
Personal information
Born(1934-01-24)January 24, 1934
Hayti, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 2011(2011-06-30) (aged 77)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest Memphis (West Memphis, Arkansas)
CollegeArkansas
NFL draft1956: 1st round, 13th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Receptions305
Receiving yards4,457
Rushing yards884
Rushing average4
Total touchdowns24
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Verba Preston Carpenter (January 24, 1934 – June 30, 2011) was an American professional football player. He played as an end, halfback, tight end, and kick returner over eleven seasons for five different teams in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). Carpenter played college football at the University of Arkansas for the Razorbacks.