Carlos Hendricks (born August 31, 1983) is a former

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(AFL). He played college football at the

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and attended

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. He was also a member of the

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and

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Early years

Hendricks played

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for the Sidney Lanier Poets. He recorded five interceptions and 75 tackles his senior year.

College career

Hendricks played for the

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from 2001 to 2005. He was given a medical

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in 2004. He played in 46 games, starting 33 and recorded career totals of 172 tackles, five interceptions, 19 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries during his college career.

Professional career

Hendricks signed with the

of the

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(NFL) on May 16, 2006 after going undrafted in the

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. He was released by the Bears on September 1, 2006. Hendricks signed with the AFL's

in October 2006. He spent the 2007 season on the team's Other League Exempt list after being signed by the

. He played for the Rush during the 2008 season, recording 8.5 tackles and 3 pass breakups. On November 16, 2006, Hendricks was signed to the practice squad of the

of the NFL. He was released by the team on November 27, 2006. He was re-signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad on December 29, 2006. Hendricks signed with the Buccaneers on January 17, 2007. He played for the

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during the 2007 season after being assigned to the team on February 24, 2007. He was released by the Buccaneers on September 11, 2007.

References

External links

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