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Biography
Tra Carson (born October 24, 1992) is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Bengals after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft.
College career
Carson played three seasons for Texas A&M (2013-15) after beginning his career at Oregon (2011). He saw action in 36 games for A&M, logging 19 rushing touchdowns and 2,075 rushing yards, with 4.8 average yards per carry in 2016. He also had 41 receptions for 299 yards and one touchdown for the Aggies. He rushed for 1,165 yards (4.8 average) and seven touchdowns in 2015 being the first Aggie running back to rush for 1,000 yards in the SEC, and added 29 receptions for 183 yards and one touchdown. He capped his 2014 season with 133-yard rushing performance in the Liberty Bowl win over West Virginia. Carson sat out the 2012 season on account the NCAA transfer rules, after playing in 10 games for Oregon in 2011. He majored in recreation, parks, and tourism sciences at Texas A&M.
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Carson was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in April 30, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Bengals and was signed to their practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 30, 2016.
On September 2, 2017, Carson was placed on injured reserve.