Greg Carr (born October 8, 1985) is an American former professional

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. After playing

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, Carr was signed by the

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as an

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in 2009. Carr was also a member of the

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, Albany Empire, and

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. In June 2020, Carr was hired as the head football coach at North Marion High School in

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Early life

Carr played

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at North Marion High School in

. He earned first-team all-state honors in Class 3A as a junior and senior. He was also a star

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player, earning first-team honors during his senior year.

College career

During Carr's freshman year he led all

receivers in yards per reception with 20.6 and receiving

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with nine. He also tied former

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and current

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tight end

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's ACC record for receiving touchdowns by a freshman. His great season earned him second-team All- ACC and third-team

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. During his sophomore year, he made 34 receptions for 619 yards and 12

, helping him earn a second-team All- ACC selection. During his junior campaign he made 45 receptions for 795 and four touchdowns. As a senior Carr made 39 receptions for 542 yards and four touchdowns. Carr finished his career at Florida State ranking fifth in the school's history in career receptions and receiving yards with 148 receptions for 2,574 yards, and second in touchdowns with 29.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

He was not drafted in the

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and signed with the

after the draft. The Chargers waived Carr on August 31.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Greg Carr was added to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Practice Roster September 1, 2010. He was activated for the game against the

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on September 25. His first catch in the CFL was a 74-yard touchdown, his second catch was a 71-yard touchdown. Carr left the game in the third quarter with a leg injury but had caught 4 passes for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Edmonton Eskimos

After becoming a free agent, Carr signed with the

on February 16, 2012.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On September 5, 2012, Carr was traded along with a fifth round draft pick in the 2013 CFL Draft to the

for the playing rights to Matthew O'Donnell and a fourth round draft pick in the 2013 CFL Draft. Carr had 2 touchdown receptions in the Western Divisional Semi-Final against the Stampeders on November 11, 2012, including what looked like it would be the game-winner with only 53 seconds left. After playing in the

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opener, the Roughriders released Carr.

Calgary Stampeders

Carr was signed by the Stampeders on July 8, 2013, but after playing in only four games, he was released on September 9, 2013.

Washington Valor

On October 14, 2016, Carr was assigned to the

during the dispersal draft.

Albany Empire

On March 21, 2018, Carr was assigned to the Albany Empire.

Atlantic City Blackjacks

Carr was assigned to the

on July 4, 2019.

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