Ran Carthon

Arandric Kornell "Ran" Carthon (born February 10, 1981) is an American professional football executive and former running back. He previously served as an executive for the San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams, and Atlanta Falcons, and was the general manager of the Tennessee Titans in 2023 and 2024.

Carthon played college football at Florida and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts in 2004. He played for three seasons in the NFL with the Colts and Detroit Lions. He is the son of former NFL running back Maurice Carthon.

Early life

Carthon was born in Osceola, Arkansas. His father is former NFL running back Maurice Carthon. He attended Key West High School in Key West, Florida, and played for the Key West Conchs high school football team. As a junior, he rushed for over 1,300 yards; as a senior, he rushed for over 500 yards and was named to PrepStar's All-Region team, despite missing seven games with an ankle injury. As a senior in 2003, he was the leading rusher for the Gators.

Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts signed Carthon as an undrafted free agent in 2004, and he was a member of the Colts from to .

Detroit Lions Carthon finished his career with the Detroit Lions during the second half of the 2006 season.

St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams In 2012, Carthon was hired by the St. Louis Rams as their director of player personnel.

San Francisco 49ers In 2017, Carthon was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their director of pro personnel. He was given the additional title of executive vice president in January 2024, having oversight of all football operations. He was fired on January 7, 2025.