Markell Carter

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Markell Carter
Markell Carter (cropped).png
Carter at Super Bowl XLVI media day
No. 85, 95, 88
Position: Linebacker/Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1989-07-29) July 29, 1989 (age 34)
Bartlesville, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Bartlesville (OK)
College: Central Arkansas
NFL draft: 2011  / Round: 6 / Pick: 194
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR  ·  CFL.ca (archive) ·  ArenaFan.com

Markell Carter (born July 29, 1989) is an American former professional football middle linebacker. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft. [1]

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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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+3⁄8 in
(1.94 m)		252 lb
(114 kg)		4.70 s1.71 s2.74 s4.45 s7.43 s35+1⁄2 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		17 reps
All values from NFL Draft Scout [2]

New England Patriots

After the 2011 NFL Lockout, Carter finally signed with the Patriots [3] 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. [4] [5] In June, 2013, the Stampeders released Carter before training camp opened. [6]

Orlando Predators

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

On February 6, 2014, Carter was traded to the Predators, along with Ben Ossai, for Prechae Rodriguez. [7]

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. [8] He spent the 2015 season on the injured list and practice roster. [9] [10] [11] He re-signed with the Alouettes on February 15, 2016. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Markell Carter, DS #21 OLB, Central Arkansas". March 9, 2011. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Patriots sign two rookies and 12 undrafted free agents". July 27, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Former Alabama Crimson Tide DL Alex Watkins signs with CFL's Calgary Stampeders". BoxscoreNews.com. March 11, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Stamps sign four with NFL experience, release Obby Khan". Calgary Herald . March 11, 2013. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Stampeders cut Carter loose". www.examiner-enterprise.com. Stephens Media LLC. June 3, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Predators Complete Two Trades Thursday Night". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  8. ↑ "ALOUETTES SOLIDIFY THE DEFENSIVE LINE". montrealalouettes.com. March 11, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Carter still on Alouette injury list". June 30, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Former BHS Bruin looks to excel on CFL practice squad". July 19, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  11. 1 2 "Alouettes sign former Stamps DL Evans to one-year deal". tsn.ca. February 15, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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