15 Facts About Carson Strong

Carson Brown Strong was born on September 14,1999 and is a former American football quarterback.

Carson Strong was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2022, and was a member of the Arizona Cardinals and Michigan Panthers.

Carson Strong later attended Will C Wood High School, where he passed for 2,732 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior.

Carson Strong did not play his senior season due to a knee injury.

In June 2017, Carson Strong announced his commitment to play college football at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Carson Strong was named the starting quarterback for the 2019 season.

Carson Strong started 9 games that season, completing 249 of 355 passes for 2,858 yards, 27 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, winning the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year award.

Carson Strong completed 366 of 522 passes for 4,175 passing yards, 36 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, winning the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year award again and becoming the fifth player in conference history to win the award in back-to-back years.

On December 14,2021, Carson Strong announced his intention to opt-out of the 2021 Quick Lane Bowl and to declare for the 2022 NFL draft.

On December 13,2022, Carson Strong was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals.

On March 19,2023, Carson Strong signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League.

Carson Strong was placed on injured reserve on May 16,2023.

Carson Strong was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15,2024, and was waived on January 29.

Two days later, Carson Strong announced his retirement from playing, citing recurrent knee issues.

On July 21,2023, Carson Strong joined Colorado State University's coaching staff under Jay Norvell as a volunteer assistant.