Carl L. Garrett (born August 31, 1947 in Denton, Texas) is a former American football halfback who began his professional career with the American Football League's Boston Patriots. Carl Garrett caught 29 passes for 267 yards and two touchdowns in 1969, and ran the ball for over five yards per carry with 137 attempts for 691 yards and five touchdowns. He was the 1969 Sporting News ' AFL Rookie of the Year. He was also selected to the AFL All-Star team in 1969.