Ran Carthon enters his first season as director of personnel after serving five seasons as the director of pro personnel with the 49ers. In his role, Carthon manages the pro scouting department in evaluating players among the professional leagues while continuing his duties of advance scouting of the 49ers upcoming opponents. In addition, he prepares the club for acquisitions through free agency, trades and the daily waiver wire.
In 2013 & 2018, Carthon was selected to participate in the NFL Career Development Symposium at the Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia.
Carthon joined the 49ers after spending five seasons (2012-16) as the director of pro personnel with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams. Carthon also spent four seasons (2008-11) as a pro scout with the Atlanta Falcons.
Prior to his time in Atlanta, Carthon enjoyed a three-year playing career in the NFL. He broke into the league as an undrafted rookie with the Indianapolis Colts in 2004 and played with the club through the 2006 campaign.
Carthon was a standout running back at the University of Florida (1999-2003) where he competed in five bowl games over his collegiate career and was part of the Gators 2000 SEC Championship team.
Carthon's father, Maurice, played in the NFL with the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts. His father also held coaching positions with the New England Patriots, New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.
