:Markell Carter
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1989)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| image = Markell Carter (cropped).png
| caption = Carter at Super Bowl XLVI media day
| number = 85, 95, 88
| position = Linebacker/Defensive end
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|07|29}}
| birth_place = Bartlesville, Oklahoma, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lb = 250
| high_school = Bartlesville (OK)
| college = Central Arkansas
| draftyear = 2011
| draftround = 6
| draftpick = 194
| pastteams =
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2011|2012}})*
- Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year|2013}})*
- Orlando Predators ({{AFL Year|2013}})*
- Pittsburgh Power ({{AFL Year|2014}})*
- Orlando Predators ({{AFL Year|2014}})*
- Colorado Ice ({{IFL Year|2014}})
- Montreal Alouettes ({{CFL Year|2015}})
| pfr = CartMa01
| cfl-archive = https://web.archive.org/web/20150502031956/http://cfl.ca/roster/show/id/5737
| afl = 12802
}}
Markell Carter (born July 29, 1989) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/draft.htm |title=2011 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2019-02-26}}
Early life
Markell was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on July 29, 1989, and later graduated from Bartlesville High School. He then attended Central Arkansas and played football for the UCA Bears.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4 3/8
| weight = 252
| dash = 4.70
| ten split = 1.71
| twenty split = 2.74
| shuttle = 4.45
| cone drill = 7.43
| vertical = 35 1/2
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 1
| bench = 17
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Draft Scout{{cite news |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=104248&draftyear=2011&genpos=DE |title=Markell Carter, DS #21 OLB, Central Arkansas |date=2011-03-09 |accessdate=2011-05-03}}
}}
=New England Patriots=
After the 2011 NFL Lockout, Carter finally signed with the Patriots {{cite news |url=http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/07/27/patriots-unveil-list-of-rookie-signings-including-12-undrafted-free-agents/ |title=Patriots sign two rookies and 12 undrafted free agents |date=2011-07-27 |accessdate=2011-07-28}} and reported to training camp as one of the first two rookies to sign with the team along with tight end Lee Smith. He was released during final cuts but almost immediately re-signed to the practice squad. He was again released on June 7, 2012.
=Calgary Stampeders=
Carter signed with the Calgary Stampeders on March 11, 2013.{{cite news |title=Former Alabama Crimson Tide DL Alex Watkins signs with CFL's Calgary Stampeders |url=http://boxscorenews.com/former-alabama-crimson-tide-dl-alex-watkins-signs-with-cfls-calgary-stampe-p55015-68.htm |publisher=BoxscoreNews.com |date=March 11, 2013 |accessdate=March 12, 2013}}{{cite news |title=Stamps sign four with NFL experience, release Obby Khan |url=https://calgaryherald.com/sports/Stamps+sign+four+with+experience+release+Obby+Khan/8081713/story.html |newspaper=Calgary Herald |date=March 11, 2013 |accessdate=March 12, 2013 |archive-date=December 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211052125/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Stamps%20sign%20four%20with%20experience%20release%20Obby%20Khan/8081713/story.html |url-status=dead }} In June, 2013, the Stampeders released Carter before training camp opened.{{cite web |url=http://examiner-enterprise.com/sections/sports/local-sports/stampeders-cut-carter-loose.html |title=Stampeders cut Carter loose |date=June 3, 2013 |publisher=Stephens Media LLC |work=www.examiner-enterprise.com |accessdate=October 25, 2013}}
=Orlando Predators (first stint)=
Carter was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League on July 25, 2013. He was with the Predators during their playoff game, but did not play. After the season, his contract expired making him a free agent.
=Pittsburgh Power=
Carter was assigned to the Pittsburgh Power on October 24, 2013.
=Orlando Predators (second stint)=
On February 6, 2014, Carter was traded to the Predators, along with Ben Ossai, for Prechae Rodriguez.{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4736666 |title=Predators Complete Two Trades Thursday Night |date=February 6, 2014 |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |accessdate=February 7, 2014}}
=Colorado Ice=
On March 12, 2014, Carter signed with the Colorado Ice of the Indoor Football League.
=Montreal Alouettes=
Carter was signed by the Montreal Alouettes on March 11, 2015.{{cite web | url=https://en.montrealalouettes.com/2015/03/11/alouettes-solidify-the-defensive-line/ | title=ALOUETTES SOLIDIFY THE DEFENSIVE LINE | publisher=montrealalouettes.com | date=March 11, 2015 | accessdate=May 24, 2024}} He spent the 2015 season on the injured list and practice roster.{{cite web | url=https://www.examiner-enterprise.com/story/sports/high-school/2015/06/30/carter-still-on-alouette-injury/27359501007/ | title=Carter still on Alouette injury list | date=June 30, 2015 | accessdate=May 24, 2024}}{{cite web | url=https://www.examiner-enterprise.com/story/sports/high-school/2015/07/19/former-bhs-bruin-looks-to/27358444007/ | title=Former BHS Bruin looks to excel on CFL practice squad | date=July 19, 2025 | accessdate=May 24, 2024}}{{cite web | url=https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/alouettes-sign-former-stamps-dl-evans-to-one-year-deal-1.438360 | title=Alouettes sign former Stamps DL Evans to one-year deal | publisher=tsn.ca | date=February 15, 2016 | accessdate=May 24, 2024}} He re-signed with the Alouettes on February 15, 2016.
References
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External links
- {{Football stats |nfl=2499258 |cfl= |afl=12802 |espn=14177 |pfr=C/CartMa01 }}
- {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502031956/http://cfl.ca/roster/show/id/5737 |title=Markell Carter at Canadian Football League}}
- {{Webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316212938/http://cfl.ca/roster/show?id=5737 |title=Markell Carter at CFL (alternate link)}}
- [http://www.ucasports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=9&path=football Central Arkansas Bears profile]
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Category:Central Arkansas Bears football players
Category:American football defensive ends
Category:Canadian football defensive linemen
Category:Sportspeople from Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Category:Players of American football from Oklahoma
Category:New England Patriots players
Category:Calgary Stampeders players
Category:Orlando Predators players
Category:Pittsburgh Power players
Category:Colorado Crush (IFL) players