
Casey Smith
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Casey Smith
@CoachCaseySmith
Transforming lives through coaching with a foundation of faith and purpose Varsity Football OC at River Rouge High School














Brandon Carr started 49 games at @GVSUFootball, won two national titles, made four playoff runs, and picked off 11 passes. While he wasn’t invited to the combine, @BCarr39 balled out at Central Michigan's pro day...and went on to start 192 straight games over 13 NFL seasons. ⬇️ Carr came out of Flint with something to prove. He played with control, matched routes with timing, and made receivers earn everything. At Grand Valley State, he anchored a defense that went 50–4, won two national titles, and stacked four playoff runs during a 40-game win streak. His game was steady...tight coverage, smart leverage, and clean execution. That carried into the league, where he adjusted to every scheme, handled every matchup, and started 192 straight games. 🔹 College Career ➖ 49 games, 41 starts: 206 tackles (147 solo), 11 INTs, 50 PBUs ➖ Program-record 50 pass breakups ➖ 50–4 career record, 40-game win streak, 4 GLIAC titles ➖ 2× NCAA DII National Champion (2005, 2006) ➖ 4× NCAA DII Playoff appearances (2004–2007) ➖ 2007 GLIAC Defensive Back of the Year ➖ 2× First-Team All-GLIAC (2006, 2007) ➖ 2× Consensus First-Team All-American (2006, 2007) ➖ Preseason All-American honors (Lindy’s, Street & Smith’s) ➖ Inducted into @GVSUFootball Hall of Fame (2023) 🔹 NFL Career ➖ 195 games, 192 starts (2008–2020), never missed a game ➖ 703 tackles (608 solo), 21 INTs, 3 sacks, 9 fumble recoveries, 2 defensive TDs ➖ 5 INTs as a rookie, 4 INTs in 2011, pick-six in 2012 ➖ Drafted in 5th round by @Chiefs (2008) ➖ Played for @Chiefs (2008–2011), @dallascowboys (2012–2016, 2020), @Ravens (2017–2019) ➖ Started at both CB and FS across multiple schemes ➖ 6 career playoff games ➖ 3× Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee (Baltimore) 🔹 Carr Cares Foundation ➖ Founded in 2012 to serve youth through literacy and wellness ➖ Focused on third-grade reading proficiency and physical fitness ➖ Programs blend academic support with sports-based mentorship ➖ Serves communities in Flint, Dallas, and Baltimore Carr’s path from overlooked DII standout to NFL mainstay stayed rooted in what got him there...shutdown reps, quiet consistency, and the same edge he brought every Saturday at Grand Valley State. That drive’s still working...this time through the kids his foundation reaches. #D2Football #AnchorUp #ReadyForMore #GLIAC #GVSU #NFLIronman #CarrCares








