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90
Games
210
Receptions
2,256
Rec Yards
15
Rec TD
3
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
John Carlson Career Stats
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
- Best statistical season: 2009 with SEA (574 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SEA | 15 | 0 | 55 | 627 | 5 |
| 2009 | SEA | 16 | 83 | 51 | 574 | 7 |
| 2010 | SEA | 14 | 58 | 31 | 318 | 1 |
| 2012 | MIN | 9 | 14 | 8 | 43 | 0 |
| 2013 | MIN | 13 | 47 | 32 | 344 | 1 |
| 2014 | ARI | 16 | 55 | 33 | 350 | 1 |
| Career | 83 | 257 | 210 | 2,256 | 15 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
John Carlson is a former tight end out of Notre Dame, selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 38th overall pick (round 2) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 90 regular-season games from 2008 to 2014, with the Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals.
Season Statistics
MIN
ARINFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
251 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.88s
Bench Press
20 reps
Vertical Jump
30.5"
Broad Jump
113"
3-Cone Drill
7.12s
Shuttle
4.28s
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