Carson Vinson (born November 13, 2001) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and was selected by the Ravens in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft. Early life and high school Vinson attended Panther Creek High School in Cary, North Carolina. He was rated as a two-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. College career During Vinson's five-year career at Alabama A&M from 2020 through 2024, he started 48 games for the Bulldogs offensive line. In 2024, he earned first-team all-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) honors and an invitation to the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl, becoming the first SWAC player to be invited since 2022. Vinson also accepted an invite to participate in the 2025 NFL scouting combine.