Chris Carson, an American former professional football running back, dedicated five seasons to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. His college football journey began at Butler Community College before culminating at Oklahoma State in 2016. Sadly, a neck injury sustained during the 2021 NFL season forced an early end to his promising career.
1981: Dan Doornink's Multi-Touchdown Game
The last time a Seahawks running back had a multi-receiving touchdown game before Carson in 2020 was Dan Doornink in 1981.
September 16, 1994: Chris Carson Born
Chris Carson was born on September 16, 1994.
2014: Marshawn Lynch's Last 1,000-Yard Season
Marshawn Lynch last rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2014, the year before Carson achieved the same feat.
2015: Transfer to Oklahoma State
Carson transferred from Butler Community College to Oklahoma State University to continue his college football career in 2015.
November 19, 2016: Strong Performance Against TCU
On November 19, 2016, Carson had a notable game against TCU, recording 17 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown.
2016: Carson's Junior Year at Oklahoma State
In 2016, Carson concluded his final year at Oklahoma State University.
September 10, 2017: NFL Debut
Chris Carson made his NFL debut on September 10, 2017, in a game against the Green Bay Packers.
2017: Drafted by Seahawks
In 2017, Chris Carson was drafted into the NFL by the Seattle Seahawks.
2018: Breakout Season
Carson had a breakout season in 2018, becoming the first Seahawks running back to rush for over 1,000 yards since Marshawn Lynch in 2014.
December 24, 2019: Season-Ending Injury
Carson's 2019 season ended prematurely due to a fractured hip on December 24, 2019.
2020: Impressive Performances and Injury
Carson had several strong performances in the 2020 season, including a multi-touchdown game, but also suffered a foot injury.
2020: Ranked on NFL Top 100
Carson was recognized for his performance by being ranked 96th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.
March 27, 2021: Re-signs with Seahawks
Carson re-signed with the Seahawks on a two-year contract on March 27, 2021.
October 15, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve
On October 15, 2021, Carson was placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury.
2021: Career-Ending Injury
Carson suffered a neck injury during the 2021 NFL season, which ultimately led to the premature end of his professional football career.
July 26, 2022: Retirement
Chris Carson announced his retirement from the NFL on July 26, 2022, due to a neck injury.
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