Brett Carolan (born March 16, 1971) is a former professional American football player. He played tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins. He was a rookie with the 49ers in 1994, when the team won Super Bowl XXIX. Born and raised in Marin County, Carolan played college football at Washington State University in Pullman. His father, Reggie Carolan (1939–1983), was a tight end in the American Football League for seven seasons, with the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs. He also played college football (and basketball) on the Palouse, at the University of Idaho in Moscow.