Carlos Pennywell was born in Crowley, Louisiana, and came out of Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at Grambling State and the 1978 NFL Draft, where the New England Patriots took him in the third round.
He was selected in the 3rd round (No. 77 overall) of the 1978 NFL Draft. His professional career included the New England Patriots.
Pro career
- New England Patriots (1978–1981)
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Questions about this player
What high school did Carlos Pennywell go to?
Carlos Pennywell played high school football at Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo Parish).
Is Carlos Pennywell from Shreveport?
Carlos Pennywell played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport; he was born in Crowley, Louisiana.
Where did Carlos Pennywell play college football?
Carlos Pennywell played college football at Grambling State.
When was Carlos Pennywell drafted?
Carlos Pennywell was drafted in the 3rd round, No. 77 overall, of the 1978 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
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