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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Ran Carthon
| name = Ran Carthon
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| caption = Carthon in 2023
| caption = Carthon in 2023
| current_team = Tennessee Titans
| current_team = Tennessee Titans
| number = <!-- 35 -->
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| position = Executive vice president/[[General manager (American football)|general manager]]<!-- [[Running back]] -->
| position = Executive vice president and [[General manager (American football)|general manager]]<!-- [[Running back]] -->
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|2|10|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|2|10|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Osceola, Arkansas]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Osceola, Arkansas]], U.S.
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| height_ft = 6
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| height_in = 0
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| weight_lbs = 218
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| high_school = [[Key West High School|Key West (FL)]]
| high_school = [[Key West High School|Key West]] ([[Key West, Florida]])
| college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] (2000–2003)
| college = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] (2000–2003)
| undraftedyear = 2004
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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] (2004)*<ref>{{cite web |title=Ran Carthon |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CartRa00.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=14 July 2024}}</ref>
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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2004|2006}})
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] (2004)*
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* Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2004|2005}})
* [[Green Bay Packers]] (2005)*
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] (2006)*
* Indianapolis Colts (2006)
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2006}})*
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2006}})*
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* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{nfly|2008}}–{{nfly|2011}})<br>Pro scout
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{nfly|2008}}–{{nfly|2011}})<br>Pro scout
* [[St. Louis Rams|St. Louis]] / [[Los Angeles Rams]] ({{nfly|2012}}–{{nfly|2016}})<br>Director of player personnel
* [[St. Louis Rams|St. Louis]] / [[Los Angeles Rams]] ({{nfly|2012}}–{{nfly|2016}})<br>Director of player personnel
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* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{nfly|2023}})<br>General manager
* [[Tennessee Titans]] ({{nfly|2023}})<br>General manager
* Tennessee Titans ({{nfly|2024}}–present)<br>Executive vice president/general manager
* Tennessee Titans ({{nfly|2024}}–present)<br>Executive vice president/general manager
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| statlabel2 = [[Average|Rushing average]]
| statvalue2 = 1.4
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| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]]
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'''Arandric Kornell''' "'''Ran'''" '''Carthon''' (born February 10, 1981), is an [[American football]] executive and former [[running back]] who is the executive vice president and [[General manager (American football)|general manager]] of the [[Tennessee Titans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He previously served as an executive for the [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[St. Louis Rams|St. Louis]] / [[Los Angeles Rams]], and [[Atlanta Falcons]].
'''Arandric Kornell''' "'''Ran'''" '''Carthon''' (born February 10, 1981) is an American professional [[American football|football]] executive and former [[running back]] who is the executive vice president and [[General manager (American football)|general manager]] of the [[Tennessee Titans]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He previously served as an executive for the [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[St. Louis Rams|St. Louis]] / [[Los Angeles Rams]], and [[Atlanta Falcons]].


Carthon played college football at [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] and signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in 2004. He played for three seasons in the NFL with the Colts and [[Detroit Lions]]. He is the son of former NFL running back [[Maurice Carthon]].
Carthon played college football at [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] and signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in 2004. He played for three seasons in the NFL with the Colts and [[Detroit Lions]]. He is the son of former NFL running back [[Maurice Carthon]].


== Early years ==
== Early life ==


Carthon was born in [[Osceola, Arkansas]].<ref name=nflprofile>National Football League, Historical Players, [http://www.nfl.com/players/rancarthon/profile?id=CAR800806 Ran Carthon]. Retrieved February 26, 2011.</ref> His father is former NFL running back [[Maurice Carthon]]. He attended [[Key West High School]] in [[Key West, Florida]],<ref name=dbfprofile>databaseFootball.com, Players, [http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=CARTHRAN01 Ran Carthon] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708233953/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=CARTHRAN01 |date=July 8, 2011 }}. Retrieved February 26, 2011.</ref> and played for the Key West Conchs high school football team.<ref name=ufprofile>GatorZone.com, Football History, 2003 Roster, [http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2003&sub=team&bio=carthon.html Ran Carthon] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711075804/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2003&sub=team&bio=carthon.html |date=July 11, 2011 }}. Retrieved February 26, 2011.</ref> As a junior, he rushed for over 1,300 yards; as a senior, he rushed for over 500 yards and was named to PrepStar's All-Region team, despite missing seven games with an ankle injury.<ref name=ufprofile/>
Carthon was born in [[Osceola, Arkansas]].<ref name=nflprofile>National Football League, Historical Players, [http://www.nfl.com/players/rancarthon/profile?id=CAR800806 Ran Carthon]. Retrieved February 26, 2011.</ref> His father is former NFL running back [[Maurice Carthon]]. He attended [[Key West High School]] in [[Key West, Florida]],<ref name=dbfprofile>databaseFootball.com, Players, [http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=CARTHRAN01 Ran Carthon] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708233953/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=CARTHRAN01 |date=July 8, 2011 }}. Retrieved February 26, 2011.</ref> and played for the Key West Conchs high school football team.<ref name=ufprofile>GatorZone.com, Football History, 2003 Roster, [http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2003&sub=team&bio=carthon.html Ran Carthon] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711075804/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2003&sub=team&bio=carthon.html |date=July 11, 2011 }}. Retrieved February 26, 2011.</ref> As a junior, he rushed for over 1,300 yards; as a senior, he rushed for over 500 yards and was named to PrepStar's All-Region team, despite missing seven games with an ankle injury.<ref name=ufprofile/>
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| note = Source:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=293&DraftYear=2004 |title=2004 NFL Draft Scout Ran Carthon College Football Profile |access-date=June 17, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
| note = Source:<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=293&DraftYear=2004 |title=2004 NFL Draft Scout Ran Carthon College Football Profile |access-date=June 17, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
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====Indianapolis Colts====
====Indianapolis Colts====
The Indianapolis Colts signed Carthon as an undrafted [[free agent]] in 2004, and he was a member of the Colts from {{NFL Year|2004}} to {{NFL Year|2006}}.<ref name=nflprofile/> He saw no action during the 2004 regular season,<ref name=dbfprofile/> and only limited action in nine games as a running back and kick returner during the {{NFL Year|2005}} and {{NFL Year|2006}} regular seasons.<ref name=pfrprofile>Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CartRa00.htm Ran Carthon]. Retrieved February 26, 2011.</ref>
The Indianapolis Colts signed Carthon as an undrafted [[free agent]] in 2004, and he was a member of the Colts from {{NFL Year|2004}} to {{NFL Year|2006}}.<ref name=nflprofile/> He saw no action during the 2004 regular season,<ref name=dbfprofile/> and only limited action in nine games as a running back and kick returner during the {{NFL Year|2005}} and {{NFL Year|2006}} regular seasons.<ref name=pfrprofile>Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CartRa00.htm Ran Carthon]. Retrieved February 26, 2011.</ref>


====Detroit Lions====
====Detroit Lions====
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===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
After retiring, Carthon was hired by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as a pro scout in 2008. He spent the next four seasons in Atlanta.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ran Carthon |url=https://www.49ers.com/team/front-office-roster/ran-carthon |website=49ers official website |publisher=49ers |access-date=December 11, 2018}}</ref>
After retiring, Carthon was hired by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as a pro scout in 2008. He spent the next four seasons in Atlanta.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ran Carthon |url=https://www.49ers.com/team/front-office-roster/ran-carthon |website=49ers official website |publisher=49ers |access-date=December 11, 2018}}</ref>


===St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams===
===St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams===
In 2012, Carthon was hired by the [[St. Louis Rams]] as their director of player personnel.<ref name="latims">{{cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers hire Ran Carthon, Rams' former director of pro ... |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-ran-carthon-49ers-20170519-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=December 11, 2018}}</ref>
In 2012, Carthon was hired by the [[St. Louis Rams]] as their director of player personnel.<ref name="latims">{{cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers hire Ran Carthon, Rams' former director of pro ... |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-ran-carthon-49ers-20170519-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=December 11, 2018}}</ref>


===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
In 2017, Carthon was hired by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] as their director of pro personnel.<ref name="latims">{{cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers hire Ran Carthon, Rams' former director of pro ... |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-ran-carthon-49ers-20170519-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=December 11, 2018}}</ref> In 2021, Carthon was promoted to director of player personnel.
In 2017, Carthon was hired by the [[San Francisco 49ers]] as their director of pro personnel.<ref name="latims"/> He was promoted to director of player personnel in 2021.


===Tennessee Titans===
===Tennessee Titans===
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{commons category inline}}
* [https://www.tennesseetitans.com/team/front-office-roster/ran-carthon Tennessee Titans bio]
* [https://www.tennesseetitans.com/team/front-office-roster/ran-carthon Tennessee Titans bio]


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[[Category:National Football League general managers]]
[[Category:National Football League general managers]]
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[[Category:Sportspeople from Key West, Florida]]
[[Category:People from Osceola, Arkansas]]
[[Category:People from Osceola, Arkansas]]
[[Category:San Francisco 49ers executives]]
[[Category:San Francisco 49ers executives]]

Latest revision as of 23:27, 24 December 2024

Ran Carthon
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Carthon in 2023
Tennessee Titans
Position:Executive vice president and general manager
Personal information
Born: (1981-02-10) February 10, 1981 (age 43)
Osceola, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Key West (Key West, Florida)
College:Florida (2000–2003)
Undrafted:2004
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As an executive:
Executive profile at Pro Football Reference
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:22
Rushing average:1.4
Rushing touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Arandric Kornell "Ran" Carthon (born February 10, 1981) is an American professional football executive and former running back who is the executive vice president and general manager of the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an executive for the San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams, and Atlanta Falcons.

Carthon played college football at Florida and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 2004. He played for three seasons in the NFL with the Colts and Detroit Lions. He is the son of former NFL running back Maurice Carthon.

Early life

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Carthon was born in Osceola, Arkansas.[2] His father is former NFL running back Maurice Carthon. He attended Key West High School in Key West, Florida,[3] and played for the Key West Conchs high school football team.[4] As a junior, he rushed for over 1,300 yards; as a senior, he rushed for over 500 yards and was named to PrepStar's All-Region team, despite missing seven games with an ankle injury.[4]

Playing career

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College

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Carthon accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Steve Spurrier and coach Ron Zook's Florida Gators football teams from 2000 to 2003.[5] As a senior in 2003, he was the leading rusher for the Gators.[5] Carthon is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

After his NFL career was over, he returned to Gainesville, and graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in sociology in 2008.

National Football League

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+3⁄8 in
(1.81 m) 		224 lb
(102 kg) 		29+1⁄2 in
(0.75 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.53 s 1.55 s 2.60 s 4.12 s 7.02 s 37.5 in
(0.95 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		 22 reps
Source:[6]

Indianapolis Colts

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The Indianapolis Colts signed Carthon as an undrafted free agent in 2004, and he was a member of the Colts from 2004 to 2006.[2] He saw no action during the 2004 regular season,[3] and only limited action in nine games as a running back and kick returner during the 2005 and 2006 regular seasons.[7]

Detroit Lions

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Carthon finished his career with the Detroit Lions during the second half of the 2006 season.[2]

Executive career

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Atlanta Falcons

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After retiring, Carthon was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as a pro scout in 2008. He spent the next four seasons in Atlanta.[8]

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams

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In 2012, Carthon was hired by the St. Louis Rams as their director of player personnel.[9]

San Francisco 49ers

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In 2017, Carthon was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their director of pro personnel.[9] He was promoted to director of player personnel in 2021.

Tennessee Titans

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Carthon was hired by the Tennessee Titans as their general manager in January 2023.[10] He was given the additional title of executive vice president in January 2024, having oversight of all football operations.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Ran Carthon". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c National Football League, Historical Players, Ran Carthon. Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  3. ^ a b databaseFootball.com, Players, Ran Carthon Archived July 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  4. ^ a b GatorZone.com, Football History, 2003 Roster, Ran Carthon Archived July 11, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  5. ^ a b 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide Archived April 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 98, 138, 140, 147, 150, 180 (2011). Retrieved August 27, 2011.
  6. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Scout Ran Carthon College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  7. ^ Pro-Football-Reference.com, Players, Ran Carthon. Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  8. ^ "Ran Carthon". 49ers official website. 49ers. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  9. ^ a b "San Francisco 49ers hire Ran Carthon, Rams' former director of pro ..." Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  10. ^ Wyatt, Jim (January 18, 2023). "Titans Hire Former 49ers Director of Player Personnel Ran Carthon as the Team's New General Manager". tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  11. ^ Davenport, Turron. "Titans promote Ran Carthon, Chad Brinker, hire Brian Callahan". ESPN. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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