PRESEASON EditiON - Detroit Lions

Don Carey
Safety
Norfolk State
4th Yr.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 192
Born: 2/14/87
Norfolk, Va.
Draft: ‘09, R6 (177)-Cle Acquired: ‘11, FA-Jax
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
MANE FACTS
‣ Turned down an opportunity to attend yale University.
‣ first Norfolk state player to be drafted in the Division i era (since 1998).
‣ Born in Grand rapids, Michigan.
TRANSACTIONS
‣ signed by the Detroit lions on october 25, 2011.
‣ released by the Jaguars on september 3, 2011.
‣ Placed on injured reserve by the Jaguars on september 1, 2009.
‣ Claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on august 8, 2009.
‣ released by the Browns on august 6, 2009.
‣ Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2009 Nfl
Draft.
PRO
fourth-year defensive back who will be battling for safety spot in the
team’s secondary.
‣ Has played 20 career games (10 starts) and has 59 tackels (41 solo), 1
interception, 1 pass defense and 4 special teams tackles.
‣ appeared in 15 games, including 10 starts, in 2010 with the Jacksonville
Jaguars. Made 51 tackles (36 solo).
‣ recorded one interception and one pass defensed.
2011: Back-up defensive back and contributor on special teams. finished
with 8 tackles (3 solo) and 1 pass defense.
‣ Played on special teams at New orleans (12/4) and collected 1 special
teams tackle.
‣ Due to injuries, got extensive playing time at cornerback vs. Minnesota
(12/11). Made a season-high 5 tackles and a pass defended.
‣ saw time in the secondary and made 3 tackles at oakland (12/18).
COLLEGE
four-year starter at Norfolk state.
‣ Two time member of the all-MeaC second team in 2007 and 2008.
‣ recorded five interceptions during his senior season. He returned one
interception 94 yards for a touchdown.
‣ also had a 49-yard fumble return for a touchdown in 2008.
‣ Had eight interceptions and 14 pass breakups during his junior and
senior seasons.
‣ in his career, he posted 179 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 10 interceptions,
and 35 pass breakups.
PERSONAL
attended Booker T. Washington High school.
‣ second-team all-eastern District pick as a senior.
‣ son of William and Karen robinson.
‣ studied building construction technology at NsU.
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CAREY' S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2010 Det 15 10 51 36 15 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 4
2011 Det 5 0 8 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3
Totals 20 10 59 41 18 0 0 1 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0
POSTSEASON
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2011 Det 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2011 (Det)
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
9/11 at TB 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
9/18 KC 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
9/25 at Min 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/2 at Dal 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/9 CHi 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/16 sf 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/23 aTl 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/30 at Den 0 0 iNaCTiVe
11/13 at Chi 0 0 iNaCTiVe
11/20 Car 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/24 GB 0 0 iNaCTiVe
12/4 at No 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
12/11 MiN 1 0 5 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
12/18 at oak 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
12/24 sD 0 0 iNaCTiVe/iNJUreD
1/1 at GB 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 5 0 8 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3
Postseason
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
1/7 at No 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1