Maurice Carnell

Maurice Carnell IV (born October 12, 1994) is an American professional football defensive back. He previously played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts.

University career Carnell first played college football for the Grossmont College Griffins from 2014 to 2015. He then transferred to the University of North Alabama to play for the Lions in 2016 and 2017.

Professional career Toronto Argonauts (first stint) Carnell signed with the Toronto Argonauts on June 3, 2018, well after the team had started training camp. He played in one preseason game, but was released shortly after on June 9, 2018.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats On May 2, 2019, Carnell signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Following training camp, he was added to the team's practice roster where he spent most of the 2019 season.

Carnell re-signed with the Tiger-Cats on June 29, 2021, but was released in training camp on July 19, 2021.

Toronto Argonauts (second stint) On April 5, 2022, Carnell signed with the Argonauts, but was released with the final cuts on June 5, 2022. He re-signed with the team on August 9, 2022. Soon after his signing, Carnell played in his first game as an Argonaut against his former team, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, on August 12, 2022, as a back up defensive back. In the team's next game, he started at halfback and recorded his first career interception, on August 20, 2022, against the Calgary Stampeders. In that same game, he also recorded his first multiple interception game since he had picked off Nick Arbuckle earlier in the game.

Personal life Carnell was born to parents Johnisha Carnell and Maurice Carnell III. He has two brothers and one sister.