Middle Linebacker
No. 53
South Carolina State
"A number four draft choice out of South Carolina State where he was a defensive lineman for four seasons. Carson proved to be a premier selection. Moved to middle linebacker by the Giants, the big and rugged Carson learned the position swiftly and took over as the starter halfway through the season.
In those seven games, he piled up the accolades, not only from opposing teams but from fans and from the media as well, earning First Team All-Rookie NFL by both the United Press and the Pro Football Writers of America. All told, in just those seven starts and reserve time in five other games, Carson had 119 tackles (69 solos, 50 assists), had a pair of quarterback sacks and helped save the 12-9 upset over Washington with a key fumble recovery after a devastating hit.
With range, strength and power, he should be among the best in the business and an All-Pro shortly.
Carson never missed a game in four seasons at South Carolina State, was team captain for two years, senior class president and won Kodak All-American honors as well as [being selected] Little All-American by AP. Twice MVP of the Mid-East Conference, his senior year was mind-boggling as he racked up 114 solo tackles, 41 assists and 30 quarterback sacks!
Harry Donald Carson was born in Florence, South Carolina and starred at McClenaghan High School in his hometown. He has a B.S. degree in physical education from South Carolina State and lists music as his favorite hobby."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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