Paul Ott Carruth

Paul Ott Carruth, Jr. is a former running back in the National Football League and the United States Football League.

Paul Ott Carruth
No. 30
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1961-07-12)July 12, 1961
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College:Alabama
Undrafted:1985
Career history

Biography

Carruth, Jr. was born on July 12, 1961 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.[1]

Career

Carruth played at the collegiate level at Alabama.[2] where he played halfback in 1981 and 1982 on Coach Paul Bear Bryant's last two Alabama teams. After being redshirted in 1983, he was a star on Coach Ray Perkins' 1984 Alabama squad. In his three-year career, Carruth rushed for 1,336 yards on 277 carries and scored 14 touchdowns. He earned Most Valuable Player honors at the 1985 Senior Bowl, before heading off to the NFL.[3]

Carruth played three seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He would spend his final NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He also played for the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL in 1985.

See also

References
  1. "Paul Ott Carruth Jr. Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  2. "Paul Ott Carruth, Jr". NFL.com. Retrieved May 15, 2019.
  3. "Former Tide Halfback Paul Ott Carruth "Gives Back" to Athletic Department". rolltide.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
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