Carthon was born in Osceola, Arkansas.[2] His father is former NFL running back Maurice Carthon. He attended Key West High School in Key West, Florida,[3] and played for the Key West Conchs high school football team.[4] As a junior, he rushed for over 1,300 yards; as a senior, he rushed for over 500 yards and was named to PrepStar's All-Region team, despite missing seven games with an ankle injury.[4]
The Indianapolis Colts signed Carthon as an undrafted free agent in 2004, and he was a member of the Colts from 2004 to 2006.[2] He saw no action during the 2004 regular season,[3] and only limited action in nine games as a running back and kick returner during the 2005 and 2006 regular seasons.[7]
Detroit Lions
Carthon finished his career with the Detroit Lions during the second half of the 2006 season.[2]
Executive career
Atlanta Falcons
After retiring, Carthon was hired by the Atlanta Falcons as a pro scout in 2008. He spent the next four seasons in Atlanta.[8]
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams
In 2012, Carthon was hired by the St. Louis Rams as their director of player personnel.[9]
San Francisco 49ers
In 2017, Carthon was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their director of pro personnel.[9] He was promoted to director of player personnel in 2021.
Tennessee Titans
Carthon was hired by the Tennessee Titans as their general manager in January 2023.[10] He was given the additional title of executive vice president in January 2024, having oversight of all football operations.[11]
References
^"Ran Carthon". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
^ abcNational Football League, Historical Players, Ran Carthon. Retrieved February 26, 2011.