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American football player (born 1994)
American football player
Alexander Rhys Carter (born October 19, 1994) is a former American football cornerback . He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft . He played cornerback in college football at Stanford .
Early life [ edit ]
Carter attended Briar Woods High School in Ashburn, Virginia , where he recorded over 1,000 all-purpose yards and 50 tackles with five interceptions (one returned for touchdown ) as a senior. He helped lead his team to a 12–1 record and a win in the state championship game.[1] Gatorade Player of the Year ,[2] U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas .[3]
Carter also lettered in track & field at Briar Woods, competing during his junior year running the 100 meters, 4x100 and the long jump (6.62m or 21-7). He competed at the state meets and his fastest time in the 100-meter dash was 10.9 seconds.[4]
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com , Carter was ranked as the third-best safety prospect of his class, and drew comparisons to Tyvon Branch .[5] Stanford .[6]
College career [ edit ]
As a true freshman in 2012, Carter played in all 14 games with starts in the last 8 games at cornerback .[7] tackles for loss , and led his team with three forced fumbles . In 2013, he started all 13 games, recording 59 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, one interception, team-high seven pass breakups . In 2014, he started all 13 games, recording 41 tackles with one interception and a team leading nine pass breakups.
On December 31, 2014, he announced he would forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL draft .[8] [9]
Professional career [ edit ]
Detroit Lions [ edit ]
Carter was selected 80th overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL draft .[10] Minnesota Vikings for the pick, giving away their own third-round pick (88th overall, Vikings picked Danielle Hunter ) and their fifth-round pick (143rd overall, Vikings picked MyCole Pruitt ).[10]
On September 3, 2016, Carter was waived by the Lions and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[11] [12] [13]
Carter was converted to safety during the 2017 offseason. He was waived by the Lions on September 2, 2017.[14]
New England Patriots [ edit ]
On October 9, 2017, Carter was signed to the New England Patriots ' practice squad, but was released three days later.[15] [16]
Seattle Seahawks (first stint) [ edit ]
On November 14, 2017, Carter was signed to the Seattle Seahawks ' practice squad.[17] [18]
Chicago Bears [ edit ]
On November 27, 2017, Carter was signed to the Chicago Bears ' practice squad.[19] [20]
Seattle Seahawks (second stint) [ edit ]
On December 19, 2017, Carter was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad.[21] [22] [23]
Carolina Panthers [ edit ]
On August 12, 2018, Carter signed with the Carolina Panthers .[24] [25]
Washington Redskins [ edit ]
On December 18, 2018, Carter was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad.[26] [27] [28]
Personal life [ edit ]
Has two children, Mikah Alexander Carter (born February 15, 2018) with ex-wife Ariana Alston, and Akani Christian Carter (born October 28, 2021) with former girlfriend Akasha Marie. Carter's father, Tom , was a first-round draft pick in the 1993 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins .
References [ edit ]
^ "Carter named Gatorade Player of the Year" . Archived from the original on October 7, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014 .
^ "Briar Woods' Carter Selected for Army All-American Bowl" . Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014 .
^ "Carter is Coming Along - GoStanford.com" . Archived from the original on February 23, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2015 .
^ Alex Carter - Yahoo Sports
^ Briar Woods WR/DB Alex Carter commits to Stanford
^ Alex Carter Stanford's freshman starter
^ Stanford CB Alex Carter decides to enter 2015 NFL Draft
^ Alex Carter declares for 2015 NFL Draft
^ a b Twentyman, Tim (May 1, 2015). "Detroit Lions trade up, draft cornerback Alex Carter" . Detroit Lions . Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2015 .
^ "Lions establish 53-man roster" . DetroitLions.com . September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2017.
^ "Lions sign 8 players to team's practice squad" . DetroitLions.com . September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2017.
^ "Lions sign CB Alex Carter to active roster from practice squad" . DetroitLions.com . December 24, 2016. Archived from the original on December 27, 2016.
^ "Lions establish 53-man roster" . DetroitLions.com . September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017.
^ "Patriots make changes to the practice squad" . Patriots.com . October 9, 2017. Archived from the original on January 13, 2018.
^ "Patriots make changes to the practice squad" . Patriots.com . October 12, 2017. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
^ Boyle, John (November 14, 2017). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves" . Seahawks.com . Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
^ Boyle, John (November 21, 2017). "Seahawks Waive Defensive End Dwight Freeney" . Seahawks.com . Archived from the original on February 2, 2018.
^ "Alex Carter signed to Bears practice squad" . 247Sports.com . November 27, 2017.
^ "Bears Sign LB Jonathan Anderson & DL Caushaud Lyons To Practice Squad" . December 12, 2017.
^ Boyle, John (December 19, 2017). "Seahawks Waive LB Kache Palacio" . Seahawks.com . Archived from the original on January 24, 2018.
^ Boyle, John (January 2, 2018). "Seahawks Sign Six To 2018 Future Contracts" . Seahawks.com . Archived from the original on January 8, 2018.
^ Boyle, John (August 2, 2018). "Seahawks Sign CB Jeremy Boykins & LB Josh Forrest; Waive S Alex Carter & TE Je'Ron Hamm" . Seahawks.com .
^ "Panthers sign defensive back Alex Carter" . Panthers.com . August 12, 2018.
^ Henson, Max (August 31, 2018). "Panthers announce first wave of cuts" . Panthers.com .
^ "Redskins Sign Harlan Miller, Place Joshua Holsey On Injured Reserve" . Redskins.com . December 18, 2018.
^ "Redskins Sign Marcus Smith And Alex Carter, Place Colt McCoy And Jordan Reed On Injured Reserve" . Redskins.com . December 27, 2018.
^ "Redskins Sign Eight College Free Agents" . Redskins.com . April 30, 2019.
External links [ edit ]
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