James Carpenter was drafted No. 25 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 132 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 25 · #25 overall
James Carpenter Alabama Draft
James Carpenter was drafted No. 25 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 132 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #25
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 132
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 4930th at Alabama
The pick
How James Carpenter came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 324 lbs
- Hometown
- Augusta, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 43 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
132 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value
- Games played
- 132
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 4930th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1735% of career value
- Final season
- 202110 years after the draft
Around pick 25
Who came off the board on either side of James Carpenter.
Baylor
California · 1× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Pittsburgh
Colorado College
Alabama in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Carpenter in the 2011 NFL Draft
James Carpenter is a Offensive tackle out of Alabama selected No. 25 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft. 132 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Carpenter drafted?
James Carpenter was selected No. 25 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 25). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/james-carpenter.
What college did James Carpenter play for?
James Carpenter played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did James Carpenter's NFL career turn out?
132 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 49 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/james-carpenter.