Jamal Carter
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jamal Carter
| image = Jamal Carter (cropped).jpg
| caption = Carter with the Arlington Renegades in 2023
| current_team = Arlington Renegades
| number = 22
| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|4|12}}
| birth_place = Naranja, Florida, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 215
| high_school = Miami Southridge
(Miami, Florida)
| college = Miami (FL)
| undraftedyear = 2017
| pastteams =
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
- Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- Arlington Renegades ({{XFL Year|2023}}–present)
| status = Active
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 11
| statlabel2 = Pass deflections
| statvalue2 = 1
| pfr = CartJa02
| highlights =
}}
Jamal Carter (born April 12, 1994) is an American professional football safety for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at the University of Miami.
Early life
Carter played high school football at Miami Southridge High School in Miami, Florida. He recorded 73 tackles and 1 interception his senior year in 2012.
College career
Carter played for the Miami Hurricanes of the University of Miami from 2013 to 2016.{{cite web | url=http://www.hurricanesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5134 | title=JAMAL CARTER, SR. | date=June 3, 2017 | publisher=hurricanesports.com | access-date=October 14, 2017 | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015024214/http://www.hurricanesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=5134 | archive-date=October 15, 2017 }} Carter played in 50 games (15 starts) at the University of Miami, totaling 165 tackles (96 solo), two interceptions and 10 passes defensed. He opened 12-of-13 games played as a senior, leading the team with 85 tackles (53 solo) in addition to posting three passes defensed. Carter appeared in 12 games (1 start) as a junior, recording 49 tackles (23 solo), one interception, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. He played 13 games (2 starts) as a sophomore and finished with 26 tackles (15 solo), one interception and six passes defensed.[http://files.denverbroncos.com/resources/custom/Images/email_blast/2018_Denver_Broncos_Media_Guide_a.pdf 2018 Denver Broncos Media Guide] denverbroncos.com {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216001512/http://files.denverbroncos.com/resources/custom/Images/email_blast/2018_Denver_Broncos_Media_Guide_a.pdf |date=December 16, 2019 }}
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Carter was rated the 22nd best strong safety in the 2017 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com predicted that he would go undrafted and be a priority free agent, stating "Carter is a classic height, weight, speed player who is more project than prospect at this point".
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0+7/8
| weight = 218
| dash = 4.64
| ten split = 1.61
| twenty split = 2.71
| shuttle = 4.35
| cone drill = 7.17
| vertical = 35
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 2
| bench = 19
| arm span = 31
| hand span = 9+3/8
| note = 20‑ss and 3‑cone from Miami Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine{{cite web | url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=126806&draftyear=2017&genpos=SS | title=Jamal Carter | publisher=nfldraftscout.com | access-date=October 14, 2017 | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015021909/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=126806&draftyear=2017&genpos=SS | archive-date=October 15, 2017 }}{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/jamal-carter?id=2558096 | title=Jamal Carter | work=nfl.com | access-date=October 14, 2017 | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015021909/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/jamal-carter?id=2558096 | archive-date=October 15, 2017 }}
}}
=Denver Broncos=
==2017 season==
On May 11, 2017, the Denver Broncos signed Carter as an undrafted free agent to a three-year, $1.67 million contract that includes $20,000 guaranteed and a signing bonus of $10,000.{{cite web | url=http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/transactions.html | title=Transactions | website=DenverBroncos.com | access-date=October 14, 2017 | url-status=bot: unknown | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015022205/http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/transactions.html | archive-date=October 15, 2017 }}{{cite web|title=Broncos announce college free-agent signings|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-announce-college-free-agent-signings-18855814|author=Mason, Andrew|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=May 13, 2017|access-date=October 15, 2017}}{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Jamal Carter contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/denver-broncos/jamal-carter-22012/| access-date=February 8, 2018| website=Spotrac.com}} The $20,000 guaranteed the Broncos' agreed to pay Carter was the most guaranteed money the Broncos gave to their undrafted free agent signings in 2017.{{cite web| title=Jamal Carter tops Broncos' Undrafted Guaranteed Money| url=http://www.9news.com/mobile/article/sports/jamal-carter-tops-broncos-undrafted-guaranteed-money/73-436863194| access-date=February 8, 2018| website=9news.com| author=Mike Klis| date=May 23, 2017}}
Throughout training camp, Carter competed for a roster spot against Orion Stewart, Dymonte Thomas, and Dante Barnett, who were also safeties signed as undrafted free agents, for a roster spot.{{cite web| title=Broncos roster 2017: Orion Stewart| url=https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2017/7/18/15988356/broncos-roster-orion-stewart| access-date=February 8, 2018| website=MileHighReport.com| author=Christopher Hart| date=July 18, 2017}} He was expected to land on the practice squad with the four spots on the active roster dedicated to safeties already filled. Starting strong safety T. J. Ward missed part of training camp and the entire preseason after tearing his hamstring and was subsequently released. Carter led the Broncos with 19 combined tackles in the preseason and head coach Vance Joseph named him the backup strong safety behind Justin Simmons to start the regular season.{{cite web| title=Saturday's NFL roundup: Broncos cut T.J. Ward| url=http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/09/02/saturdays-nfl-roundup-broncos-cut-tj-ward/105242636/| access-date=February 8, 2018| website=DetroitNews.com| agency=Associated Press| date=September 3, 2017}}{{cite web| title=Broncos release first depth chart of regular season| url=https://www.milehighreport.com/platform/amp/2017/9/3/16249298/broncos-first-depth-chart-of-regular-season| access-date=February 8, 2018| website=www.milehighreport.com| author=Tim Lynch| date=September 3, 2017}} Carter became the 13th undrafted Bronco in 14 seasons to make the first 53-man roster.
He made his professional regular season debut during the Broncos' season-opening 24-21 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. In Week 3, Carter recorded his first career tackles during a 26-16 loss at the Buffalo Bills. He made the first tackle of his career on wide receiver Brandon Tate who returned a kick 23-yards in the third quarter. Carter received increased snaps on defense beginning in Week 15 after starting strong safety Justin Simmons was placed on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain. On December 14, 2017, Carter recorded a season-high three solo tackles in the Broncos' 25-13 victory at the Indianapolis Colts. He finished his rookie season with 11 combined tackles (nine solo) and one pass deflection in 16 games and zero starts.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Jamal Carter (2017)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/jamalcarter/2559321/gamelogs| access-date=February 8, 2018| website=NFL.com}}
==2018 season==
On August 13, 2018, Carter was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn hamstring.{{cite web|title=Broncos sign S Shamarko Thomas, place Jamal Carter on injured reserve|url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-s-shamarko-thomas-place-jamal-carter-on-injured-reserve|website=DenverBroncos.com|date=August 13, 2018}}
==2019 season==
=Atlanta Falcons=
On September 2, 2019, Carter was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.{{cite web|title=Falcons add two practice squad players and fullback, Ricky Ortiz waived|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-add-two-practice-squad-players-and-fullback-ricky-ortiz-waived|author=McFadden, Will|website=Atlantafalcons.com|date=September 2, 2019}} He was promoted to the active roster on September 24, 2019.{{cite web|title=Falcons place Keanu Neal on IR, make several roster moves|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-keanu-neal-on-ir-make-several-roster-moves|author=McFadden, Will|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 24, 2019}}
Carter was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Falcons on July 29, 2020.{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons place Keith Smith and Jamal Carter on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-keith-smith-and-jamal-carter-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=July 29, 2020 |access-date=July 29, 2020}} He was activated on August 18, 2020.{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons activate S Jamal Carter from reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-activate-s-jamal-carter-from-reserve-covid-19-list |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=August 18, 2020}} He was waived on September 5, 2020,{{cite web|title=Falcons 2020 roster announced|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-2020-roster-announced|author=McFadden, Will|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 5, 2020}} and was signed to the Falcons' practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Jamal Carter: Joins Falcons' practice squad|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jamal-carter-joins-falcons-practice-squad/|author=RotoWire Staff|website=cbssports.com|date=September 6, 2020}} He was elevated to the active roster on October 5 for the team's week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons add kicker Elliott Fry to active roster |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-add-kicker-elliott-fry-to-active-roster |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 25, 2020}} He was released on October 7, 2020.{{cite news |title=Jamal Carter: Released by Falcons |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jamal-carter-released-by-falcons/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=October 7, 2020 |access-date=October 26, 2020}}
=Arizona Cardinals=
On January 20, 2021, Carter signed a reserve/futures contract with the Arizona Cardinals.{{cite web|title=Cardinals sign LBs Jamal Carter, Donald Rutledge to future deals|url=https://arizonasports.com/story/2513025/arizona-cardinals-sign-jamal-carter-donald-rutledge-future-deals/|website=ArizonaSports.com|date=January 20, 2021}} He was waived on August 10, 2021.
=Tennessee Titans=
On August 17, 2021, Carter signed with the Tennessee Titans.{{cite web|title=Titans Agree to Terms With Safety Jamal Carter|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-agree-to-terms-with-lb-jamal-carter|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 17, 2021}} He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Titans Trim Roster to 53 By Parting Ways With 17 Players|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-trim-roster-to-53-by-partings-ways-with-17-players|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=August 31, 2021}}{{cite web|title=Titans Add 13 Players to Team's 16-Player Practice Squad|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-12-players-to-team-s-16-player-practice-squad|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=September 1, 2021|access-date=September 3, 2021|archive-date=August 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812141153/https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-add-12-players-to-team-s-16-player-practice-squad|url-status=dead}} After the Titans were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-11-players-to-reserve-futures-contracts|work=TennesseeTitans.com|title=Titans Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Futures Contracts|date=January 24, 2022|accessdate=January 24, 2022|first=Jim|last=Wyatt}} He was waived/injured on May 16, 2022 and placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Titans Sign Former Vol DB Kenneth George After Rookie Minicamp Tryout|url=https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/titans-sign-former-vol-db-kenneth-george-after-rookie-minicamp-tryout|author=Wyatt, Jim|website=TennesseeTitans.com|date=May 16, 2022}} He was released from injured reserve on June 12, 2022.
=Arlington Renegades=
The Arlington Renegades selected Carter in the second round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023.{{cite web |title=Supplemental Draft Picks 2023 |url=https://www.xfl.com/supplemental-draft-2023 |website=XFL.com |access-date=January 2, 2023}} He was placed on the reserve list by the team on March 4, 2023, and activated on April 21.{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |access-date=April 21, 2023}} He re-signed with the team on January 26, 2024,{{cite news |title=UFL: Teams sign eight players, Waive two |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-teams-sign-eight-players-waive-two/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=January 27, 2024 |access-date=January 28, 2024}} and March 11.{{cite news |title=UFL Player Transactions, Monday March 11, 2024 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-player-transactions-monday-march-11-2024/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=March 11, 2024 |access-date=March 12, 2024}} He re-signed with the team again on September 27, 2024.{{cite tweet |user=UFL_PR |title=The UFL has announced the following transactions |number=1839803165958648105 |date=September 27, 2024 |access-date=September 30, 2024}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jamal-carter-1.html College stats]
{{2023 Arlington Renegades}}
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