Rob Carpenter (running back)

Rob Carpenter
No. 26, 38
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1955-04-20) April 20, 1955
Lancaster, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolLancaster
CollegeMiami (OH)
NFL draft1977: 3rd round, 84th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts1,172
Rushing yards4,363
Receptions215
Receiving yards1,707
Total TDs34
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Robert Joseph Carpenter, Jr. (born April 20, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He is the father of linebacker Bobby Carpenter, former linebacker at Ohio State University, former University of Cincinnati linebacker Johnathan Carpenter, former Marshall University linebacker George Carpenter, and former Ohio defensive back Nathan Carpenter. He currently resides in Lancaster, Ohio but retired as gym teacher at Lancaster High School. He now spends his time tending to his family and farm.