Carl Granderson

Carl Granderson

28-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
New Orleans Saints
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Granderson served as a rotational lineman for the first four years of his career, having started only seven combined games in that span. However, after the Saints parted ways with Marcus Davenport heading into the 2023 campaign, Granderson immediately did a better job of providing the team with the production they hoped to get from Davenport. He was disruptive to the opposing offense as both a pass rusher (20 QB hits; 8.5 sacks) and run stopper (14 tackles for loss) and quickly established himself as one of the better edge players in the league. Perhaps he loses a few snaps in 2024 relative to last season due to the Saints' offseason addition of Chase Young, but Granderson has established himself as a key part of the team's defense and is locked into a long-term deal to stay in New Orleans. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $52 million contract with the Saints in September of 2023.
Sacks Winston in Week 11
DENew Orleans Saints
November 18, 2024
Granderson recorded four total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for loss, in Sunday's 35-14 win over the Browns.
ANALYSIS
Granderson was one of three Saints to record a sack in Sunday's blowout win, bringing down Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter. The Wyoming product has been one of the Saints' most productive pass rushers through 11 games this season, ranking second on the team with 4.5 sacks while also forcing one fumble. Expect Granderson to continue wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks as the season progresses.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
New Orleans SaintsSaints 2024 DE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

66773%
14270%
58164%
11356%
43648%
10954%
26529%
7738%
445%
94%
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Measurables Review
How do Carl Granderson's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
261 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.79 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.41 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.44 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.0 in
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Hand Length
9.63 in
 
Arm Length
34.00 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2021
The 261-pound defensive end is looking to carry over the momentum from the second half of last season into 2023. Granderson finished with career highs in tackles (53) and sacks (5.5) in 2022 after he stepped up in place of Marcus Davenport after Week 9. With Davenport now in Minnesota and eight-time Pro Bowler Cameron Jordan locked into a starting role, Granderson figures to provide a veteran presence ahead of Payton Turner and rookie second-rounder Isaiah Foskey.
Granderson logged five sacks and forced two fumbles in 291 defensive snaps for the Saints in 2020. With incumbent starter Trey Hendrickson leaving in free agency, Granderson could be part of the plan to fill the void, though it seems most likely that he'll remain in a rotational role after New Orleans restocked talent at defensive end through free agency and the draft.
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Records half-sack in Week 9 loss
DENew Orleans Saints
November 4, 2024
Granderson posted four tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's loss to Carolina.
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Full participant in walkthrough
DENew Orleans Saints
October 15, 2024
Granderson (neck) was a full participant during the Saints' walkthrough practice Tuesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
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Estimated as limited Monday
DENew Orleans Saints
Neck
October 14, 2024
Granderson (neck) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation.
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Busy in Week 3
DENew Orleans Saints
September 23, 2024
Granderson recorded five total tackles (four solo), including 1.5 sacks, while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 15-12 loss to the Eagles.
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Logs career highs in 2023
DENew Orleans Saints
January 16, 2024
Granderson finished the 2023 regular season with a career-high 78 tackles and a career-high 8.5 sacks across 17 games.
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Getting to QB in camp
DENew Orleans Saints
August 12, 2023
Granderson has been the Saints' best pass rusher in training camp, according to Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com.
ANALYSIS
That's lofty praise considering the Saints have eight-time Pro Bowler Cameron Jordan occupying the other spot at defensive end. Granderson emerged as a starter across from Jordan late last season and finished the 2022 campaign with 5.5 sacks. Now locked in as a starter following the offseason departure of Marcus Davenport, Granderson has created substantial separation from backup defensive end Payton Turner.
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