Ed Carrington

Edward Codrington Carrington Jr. (September 1, 1944 – August 22, 1986) was an American professional football player who was a tight end for two seasons with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers and was selected by the Oilers in the seventh round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft.

Early life Edward Codrington Carrington Jr. was born on September 1, 1944, in Beaumont, Texas. He participated in football, basketball, and baseball at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia.

College career Carrington was a member of the Virginia Cavaliers of the University of Virginia from 1963 to 1966. He caught 12 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown in 1964. He caught 32 passes for 411 yards and five touchdowns his senior year in 1966, earning Associated Press first-team All-ACC honors.

Professional career Carrington was selected by the Houston Oilers in the seventh round, with the 164th overall pick, of the 1967 NFL draft. In July 1967, it was reported that Carrington was not signing with the Oilers and instead becoming a lawyer. However, he later spent the 1967 season on the Oilers' taxi squad. He played in one game for the Oilers in 1968 and underwent knee surgery during the season. Carrington appeared in all 14 games during the 1969 season but did not record any catches.

Personal life Carrington graduated from the University of Houston with a law degree. He died on August 22, 1986, in a rock climbing accident at Grand Teton National Park. He fell 150 feet after forgetting to fasten his harness. He was employed at the Houston law firm of Bonham, Carrington, & Fox at the time of his death.