Rashad Carmichael

Rashad Bernard "Roc" Carmichael (born September 9, 1988) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Early life Carmichael played high school football at Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, Maryland.

College career During his college career at Virginia Tech, Carmichael recorded 115 tackles (75 solos), 10 interceptions, 16 pass breakups, and 26 passes defended.

Professional career

Carmichael was selected in the fourth round as the 127th overall draft pick by the Houston Texans in the 2011 NFL draft.

Carmichael was signed off of the Texans' practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles on September 18, 2013. He was released by the Eagles on August 30, 2014, but re-signed in November of the same year. He was again released on December 9, 2014. On May 5, 2015, he was released by the Arizona Cardinals.

On May 11, 2017, Carmichael signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He was moved to the suspended list on September 7, 2017, and his contract expired after the season.