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Carson Dean
LB · #23 · Harding University
Transfer
Height6'4"
Weight235 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
RosteredCarson Dean (LB) officially transferred from Purdue University to Harding University
Last updatedSep 11, 2026, 7:43 PM
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Background
2024 / AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT ARKANSAS • Appeared in two games as a reserve linebacker • Played on special teams against Missouri • Recorded his first collegiate tackle in a season-opening win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff 2023 / AS A FRESHMAN AT ARKANSAS • Made one appearance in a season-opening win over Western Carolina HIGH SCHOOL • Attended Hebron High School in Texas • Rated a four-star prospect, No. 21 outside linebacker and No. 65 player in Texas by Rivals • Named Texas 6-6A First Team All-District • Had 153 total tackles, 36.0 tackles-for-loss, 9.0 sacks, three interceptions, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his final two seasons
Hometown
🏴Frisco, TX
High schoolHebron
ScholarshipYes
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 9/2/26, 12:00 PMCarson Dean (LB) officially transferred from Purdue University to Harding University
- TransferredPortal · 1/15/26, 9:36 AMCarson Dean (LB) officially transferred from Purdue University to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- EnrolledCarson Dean (LB) enrolled in University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Harding University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Purdue University | 3 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | University of Arkansas, Fayetteville | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 0 | -- | -- | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 11, 2026