Carlos Emmons: Pick #242 in the 1996 NFL Draft

Carlos Emmons is a former outside linebacker out of Arkansas State, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 242nd overall pick (round 7) in the 1996 NFL Draft. He played 147 regular-season games from 1996 to 2006. From 1999 on, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants.

Draft Details

Year

1996

Round

Round 7

Pick

242nd overall

Team

Pittsburgh Steelers

Position

OLB

College

Arkansas State

Carlos Emmons Career Stats

Primary starter for 8 seasons.

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks	Def INT
147	481	19	5

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	PIT	15	43	16	7	6	6	1	2	1
2000	PHI	16	51	23	2	0.5	1	2	6	1
2001	PHI	15	57	18	5	1	1	0	1	0
2002	PHI	13	42	9	3	3.5	4	0	2	1
2003	PHI	15	60	20	0	0	0	0	5	1
2004	NYG	15	46	35	0	1	0	0	3	0
2005	NYG	9	25	14	0	0	0	1	5	0
2006	NYG	11	40	13	0	1	1	0	2	0
Since 1999		109	364	148	17	13	13	4	26	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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