John Carlson (American football)

John Carlson
Carlson with the Arizona Cardinals in 2014
No. 89
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1984-05-12) May 12, 1984
St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Litchfield (Litchfield, Minnesota)
College:Notre Dame (2003–2007)
NFL draft:2008: 2nd round, 38th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:210
Receiving yards:2,256
Receiving touchdowns:15
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John David Carlson Jr. (born May 12, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft, and later played for the Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.