Tariq Carpenter

Tariq Marquese Carpenter (born December 28, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Georgia Tech and previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers Carpenter was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round (228th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft. On May 6, 2022, he signed his rookie contract. He was released on August 30, 2023.

Pittsburgh Steelers On September 2, 2023, Carpenter was signed to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He appeared in three games for the Steelers, logging one solo tackle and one assisted tackle. On December 17, Carpenter was released by Pittsburgh following his arrest the same day.

San Antonio Brahmas Carpenter signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL on September 26, 2024. He was released on April 29, 2025.

St. Louis Battlehawks On January 14, 2026, Carpenter was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on April 22.

NFL career statistics Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR 2022 GB 14 0 8 6 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2023 PIT 3 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 17 0 10 7 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Source: pro-football-referencecom

Legal issues On December 17, 2023, Carpenter was arrested in Pittsburgh after allegedly throwing a woman to the ground and holding her against her will, and charged with simple assault. The league gave him a six-game suspension in October 2024.