Carlos A. Emmons is from Greenwood, Mississippi, a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. Emmons started playing football in seventh grade as an offensive linemen before moving to wide receiver in eighth grade. He attended Greenwood High School and played defensive back and linebacker. After high school, he played college football at Arkansas State University where he was a four-year starter and received a Bachelor in Science in Business Management in December&lt;br /&gt;
1995. He earned second team All-Big West Conference honors following his senior season, when he had 63 tackles, including four sacks. Emmons was drafted in the seventh round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers and played for the Steelers until 1999. In 2000, he began playing with the Philadelphia Eagles and was named team Defensive MVP in his final year. He signed as free agent by the New York Giants in March 2004 and was released by them on February 12 2007, after having career ending back surgery.&lt;br /&gt;
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While playing in the NFL,Emmons partnered with many NFL Players to establish 51 Ways Charity Foundation Inc. based in Atlanta, GA. It&amp;rsquo;s a non-profit organization that supports families of children who have been diagnosed with cancer and/or blood disorders through financial, spiritual and physical resources. The efforts of 51 Ways Charity Foundation Inc. brought a multitude of celebrities and athletes together from around the country to support and raise awareness about cancer.&lt;br /&gt;
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Emmons is President/CEO of Emmons, LLC and owns a restaurant/bar called Wet Willie&amp;#39;s in Atlanta, GA which opened March 5, 2010. The establishment specializes in serving the World&amp;#39;s Greatest Daiquiris and great food with terrific service and entertainment.