Carson Vinson

Carson Vinson is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He played college football for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and was selected by the Ravens in the fifth round of the 2025 [NFL draft].

Early life and high school

Vinson attended Panther Creek [High School (North Carolina)|Panther Creek High School] in Cary, North Carolina. While in high school, he worked at Five Below. He was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs.

College career

During Vinson's five-year career at Alabama A&M from 2020 through 2024, he started 48 games for the Bulldogs offensive line. In 2024, he earned first-team all-Southwestern Athletic Conference honors and an invitation to the 2025 [Senior Bowl|2025 Reese's Senior Bowl], becoming the first SWAC player to be invited since 2022. Vinson also accepted an invite to participate in the 2025 NFL scouting combine.

Professional career

Vinson was selected in the fifth round with the 141st pick of the 2025 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.