Cody Carlson

#14 · Oilers
Retired 7 Years In The NFL
🏆 Second-team All-SWC (1986)
Cody's
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8.5
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Cody Carlson Legacy

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Cody Carlson, the iron-willed gunslinger from San Antonio's Winston Churchill High—where he once won a bloody-socked track race barefoot rather than quit—brought that same relentless fire to the Houston Oilers as "Commander Cody." Drafted in the third round out of Baylor in '87, he spent eight loyal years backing up Hall of Famer Warren Moon, stepping up for 19 starts with the poise of a starter who prepped like one every snap. His legacy? The ultimate team guy in the Run and Shoot era, embodying Oilers grit without chasing the spotlight, a Texas quarterback through and through.

Cody Carlson Rating Breakdown

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Average
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Subpar
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Non-Factor
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7 years with the Oilers

Cody Carlson Career Stats via Wikipedia

4,469 Pass Yards
21 Touchdowns
28 INTs
0.0% Comp %
8.5 HAIR

Frequently Asked Questions About Cody Carlson

Is Cody Carlson in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

No, Cody Carlson's not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame—Canton stays mum on "Commander Cody," who backed up Moon for the Oilers without the spotlight stats to crack the bronze bust club. His 4,469 yards and 21 TDs over eight seasons? Solid journeyman work, but Hall voters chase rings and MVPs, not backups who peaked in '92.

What is Cody Carlson doing now in 2026?

In 2026, Cody Carlson's thriving in Waco as a business development and communications specialist in healthcare, hustling solutions and lobbying the Texas Legislature like a savvy ex-QB reading defenses. Baylor alum through and through, he's president-elect of the B Association, pushing alumni support with the same grit that led the Bears to Liberty Bowl glory.

How would Cody Carlson perform in today's NFL?

Carlson's quick release and pocket poise would've feasted in today's pass-happy NFL—think Moon's understudy slinging it under no-pass-interference flags and with RPOs galore. His '92 line (1,710 yards, 6 starts) hints at a mobile game-manager fit, maybe backing up a Stroud type on the Titans, not unlike Flacco's late-career sparks.

How does Cody Carlson compare to Warren Moon?

Cody Carlson was Warren Moon's trusty clipboardsman for the Oilers, posting an 8.46 rating to Moon's sky-high 33.07—backup reality bites when you're spelling a future Hall of Famer with laser precision. Carlson's '92 injury fill-in showed grit (1,710 yards), but Moon owned the Run 'n Shoot; Cody was the reliable deputy, not the sheriff.