Carlton Weatherford
The Details:
Name - Carlton Weatherford #39
Height - 5'10"
Weight - 235 lbs
Position - Fullback
Birth year - 1985
The Highlights:
This offensive and defensive all star while in high school made the jump to the ACC as a walk on player. Earned himself a scholarship through hard work and determination. Carlton has the physical attributes that make his off season program worth the blood, sweat and tears and it earned him the Super Iron Hokie as a red shirt sophomore. Has the heart and desire to earn his spot on any field. Was a team captain and won the starting full back spot coming out of spring camp his senior season. Lead blocker for Branden Ore during his thousand yard seasons in 2006 and 2007. Made an impact on special teams as well, including a 24 yard kickoff return.
His final year at Tunstall High School (where he won two district titles) Carlton ran for 1250 yards, 14 touchdowns and made 141 tackles with 5 sacks.
Carlton was the first fullback selected by Virginia in the inaugural United National Gridiron League draft.
Carlton returned to Virginia Tech to complete his Masters and also serve as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Hokies.
| Team |
Year |
League |
Conference |
GP |
Carries |
Yards |
TD |
Catches |
Yards |
TD |
| Virginia Tech |
2004 |
NCAA |
ACC |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Virginia Tech |
2005 |
NCAA |
ACC |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Virginia Tech |
2006 |
NCAA |
ACC |
13 |
3 |
11 |
0 |
4 |
25 |
1 |
| Virginia Tech |
2007 |
NCAA |
ACC |
14 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
7 |
28 |
0 |
The Awards:
2007 Team Captain
2007 Don Williams Team United Offensive Award
2006 Don Williams Team United Offensive Award
2003 Defensive Player of the Year - Region IV, District IV and Piedmont District
2003 AP All State Linebacker
2003 Coaches Association All State Linebacker
Two-time All-Region IV, Division IV first-team Linebacker
Two-time All-Region IV, Division IV second-team Running Back
Three-time first-team All-Metro Running Back
Two-time first-team All-Piedmont District Running Back
Carlton's Clips:
Check out Carlton's game footage
Carlton's Links:
Carlton's profile on Rivals.com
Carlton's HokieSports.com profile
Contact Carlton at carltonweatherford@ridleyscouting.com
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