Jamal Carter facts for kids
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Carter with the Arlington Renegades in 2023
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| No. 22 – Arlington Renegades | |||||
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| Position: | Safety | ||||
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| Born: | April 12, 1994 Naranja, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Miami Southridge (Miami, Florida) |
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| College: | Miami (FL) | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2017 | ||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
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Jamal Carter (born April 12, 1994) is an American professional football player. He plays as a safety for the Arlington Renegades in the United Football League (UFL). Before becoming a professional, he played college football at the University of Miami.
Early Life and High School Football
Jamal Carter grew up in Miami, Florida. He played high school football at Miami Southridge High School. During his senior year in 2012, he was a strong player, making 73 tackles and catching one interception.
College Football Career
Carter played for the Miami Hurricanes at the University of Miami from 2013 to 2016. He played in 50 games during his college career, starting 15 of them. Overall, he made 165 tackles, caught two interceptions, and broke up 10 passes.
In his senior year, he started 12 out of 13 games and led his team with 85 tackles. As a junior, he played in 12 games and had 49 tackles, one interception, and forced one fumble. He also played in 13 games as a sophomore, recording 26 tackles and one interception.
Becoming a Professional Player
Before the NFL Draft
Before the 2017 NFL draft, experts looked at Jamal Carter's skills. He was seen as the 22nd best strong safety available. Some experts thought he might not be drafted but could still join a team as a free agent because of his good height, weight, and speed.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 0+7⁄8 in (1.85 m) |
218 lb (99 kg) |
31 in (0.79 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
4.64 s | 1.61 s | 2.71 s | 4.35 s | 7.17 s | 35 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 2 in (3.10 m) |
19 reps | |
| 20‑ss and 3‑cone from Miami Pro Day, all others from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Playing for the Denver Broncos
2017 Season Highlights
On May 11, 2017, the Denver Broncos signed Jamal Carter. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent, which means he wasn't chosen in the draft but was still signed by a team. He worked hard during training camp to earn a spot on the team. He played very well in preseason games, leading the Broncos with 19 tackles.
His strong performance helped him make the team's main roster. This was a big achievement, as he was one of only a few undrafted players to make the Broncos' team that year. He made his first professional game appearance in the Broncos' win against the Los Angeles Chargers. Later, in Week 3, he recorded his first career tackles against the Buffalo Bills. He finished his first season playing in all 16 games and made 11 tackles.
2018 and 2019 Seasons
In 2018, Carter faced a challenge when he suffered a torn hamstring injury. This injury caused him to be placed on injured reserve, meaning he couldn't play for the season. The Broncos later waived him (released him from the team) on August 31, 2019.
Time with Other NFL Teams
After leaving the Broncos, Jamal Carter continued his career with several other NFL teams.
Atlanta Falcons
On September 2, 2019, Carter joined the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. He was later moved to the active roster. In 2020, he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list but was activated later that month. He was waived by the Falcons in September 2020 but re-signed to their practice squad.
Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans
In 2021, Carter signed with the Arizona Cardinals but was later waived. He then signed with the Tennessee Titans in August 2021. He was waived by the Titans but re-signed to their practice squad. He was later released from the Titans in June 2022.
Arlington Renegades and XFL Championship
Jamal Carter was chosen by the Arlington Renegades in the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023. He joined the team and was part of their exciting journey. He was placed on the reserve list for a period but was activated in April.
A major highlight of his career came in 2023 when he helped the Arlington Renegades win the XFL championship! This was a big achievement for him and his team. He has continued to re-sign with the Renegades in 2024.
