Carlins Platel
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| Personal information | |
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| Born: | August 15, 1999 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Everett (Everett, Massachusetts) |
| College: | Assumption (2017–2020) South Carolina (2021) |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Carlins Platel[1] (born August 15, 1999) is an American professional football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Assumption and South Carolina. He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
College career
[edit]After being unranked by every major recruiting site,[2] Platel committed to play football at nearby Assumption College to play college football. He would be named to the NE10 All-Rookie Team as a freshman in 2017. He appeared in 10 games for the Greyhounds in 2018 and 2019, making First Team All-NE10 as a junior. After Assumption not being able to have a season in 2020 because of Covid-19, Platel transferred to South Carolina as a graduate transfer in 2021. He made seven starts for the Gamecocks at the nickel position in 2021, making 21 tackles to go along with two forced fumbles, both against Kentucky.[3] Platel entered into the 2022 NFL draft after his lone season with South Carolina.
Professional career
[edit]Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Platel signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent.[4] He entered the 2022 season as the team's third nickel corner behind Arthur Maulet and Tre Norwood. In the team's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions, Platel suffered a knee injury which resulted in him being carted off the field.[5] The Steelers him on IR on August 31, ending his season. Pittsburgh released Platel on March 10, 2023, along with William Jackson III.[6]
Philadelphia Stars
[edit]Platel signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL on June 13, 2023. He was placed on the inactive roster on the same day.[7]
Calgary Stampeders
[edit]Platel signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 1, 2024.[8] He was released on May 27, 2024.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Carlins Platel Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Carlins Platel, 2017 Defensive Back, Assumption". On3.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Carlins Platel". July 28, 2021.
- ^ "Report: Steelers Sign Tryout CB Carlins Platel to a Contract". May 15, 2022.
- ^ "Steelers CB Carlins Platel Has Surgery after Injury Sunday". August 29, 2022.
- ^ "Steelers release Jackson, Platel".
- ^ "Former Gamecocks CB signs with USFL's Philadelphia Stars". June 13, 2023.
- ^ "Stamps sign American DB Carlins Platel". February 2024.
- ^ "Carlins Platel". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
External links
[edit]- 1999 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Everett, Massachusetts
- American football cornerbacks
- Assumption Greyhounds football players
- South Carolina Gamecocks football players
- Pittsburgh Steelers players
- Philadelphia/Baltimore Stars players
- Calgary Stampeders players
- Canadian football defensive backs
- Players of Canadian football from Massachusetts
- 21st-century American sportsmen