Ron'Dell Carter

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Ron'Dell Carter
No. 97 – Michigan Panthers
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-03) July 3, 1997 (age 26)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:269 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Long Reach (MD)
College: Rutgers (2016)
James Madison (2017–2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Ron'Dell Lamaree Carter (born July 3, 1997) is an American football defensive end for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at James Madison after transferring from Rutgers in 2017.

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Early years

Carter attended Long Reach High School. He was a two-way player at defensive end and tight end. As a junior, he received All-Howard County honors at defensive end. As a senior, he received All-Howard County honors at tight end.

He also practiced basketball and competed in the shot put.

College career

Carter accepted a football scholarship from Rutgers University. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in only 5 games, making 2 tackles and half a sack. He transferred after the season to James Madison University.

As a sophomore, he appeared in all 15 games as a reserve player, tallying 28 tackles (8 for loss), 4 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries and 3 pass breakups. He had 4 tackles against Norfolk State University.

As a junior, he started in all 13 games, collecting 58 tackles (13 or loss), 7.5 sacks, one quarterback hurry, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He had 7 tackles (3 for loss) in the season opener against North Carolina State University. He made 10 tackles (one for loss), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in the FCS Second Round at Colgate University.

As a senior, he started in all 16 games at defensive end, registering 66 tackles, 27 tackles for loss (second in the CAA), 12 sacks (tied for third in school history), 13 quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one forced fumble. He had 10 tackles (6 for loss) against the College of William & Mary. He made 7 tackles (1.5 for loss) and a half sack in the national championship game against North Dakota State University.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		265 lb
(120 kg)		33+1⁄2 in
(0.85 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)
All values from Pro Day [1]

Dallas Cowboys

Carter was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2020 NFL Draft on April 27. [2] He was given a $145,000 guarantee in his contract to convince him to sign with the team. He was switched to a 3-technique defensive tackle during training camp. On September 5, he was waived during final roster cuts and signed to the practice squad the next day. [3]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 30, 2020, the Indianapolis Colts signed Carter off the Cowboys' practice squad. [4] He was declared inactive in the 5 games he spent on the active roster. Carter was waived by the Colts on November 10, 2020. [5]

Dallas Cowboys (second stint)

On November 11, 2020, Carter was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. [6] He signed a contract extension with the Cowboys on March 10, 2021. [7] He was waived by the Cowboys on August 30, 2021. [8]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 3, 2021, Carter was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. [9]

Houston Texans

On December 21, 2021, Carter was signed by the Houston Texans off the Cardinals practice squad. [10] He appeared in one game as a backup player. On December 29, the Texans signed Carter to a one-year extension that runs through the 2022 season. [11] On April 25, 2022, the Texans waived Carter. [12]

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

On April 26, 2022, Carter was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. [13] He was waived on May 16. [14]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 8, 2022, Carter signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [15] He was waived on August 30. [16]

New England Patriots

On October 19, 2022, Carter was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad. [17] He was released on November 1. [18]

Michigan Panthers

On March 22, 2023, Carter signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL). [19] He was placed on injured reserve on May 9, 2023. [20] He appeared in 5 games with 5 starts, making 4 tackles and one sack.

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References

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  2. ↑ "15 Undrafted Rookies Agree to Join 2020 Class" . Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  3. ↑ "2020 NFL cuts for all 32 teams: Who's in and who's out". 5 September 2020. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  4. ↑ Joel A. Erickson (September 30, 2020). "Brandon Carr, LB, OT Signed To Roster; 3 To IR". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Colts Sign WR DeMichael Harris To Active Roster; Waive DE Ron'Dell Carter". Colts.com. November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Cowboys bring back DL Ron'Dell Carter, add to 53-man roster". Cowboys Wire. USA Today. November 11, 2020.
  7. ↑ @DallasCowboysPR (March 10, 2021). "On Wednesday, the @dallascowboys:- Signed QB Dak Prescott (Mississippi State)- Released RB Jamize Olawale (North Texas)- Signed DE Ron'Dell Carter (James Madison)" (Tweet). Retrieved March 11, 2021– via Twitter.
  8. ↑ "Cowboys cuts tracker: DiNucci, Gilbert let go as Dallas officially trims roster to 53 players". Dallasnews.com. August 30, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  9. ↑ Urban, Darren (September 3, 2021). "Former First-Round Pick Josh Doctson Lands On Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-21-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. December 21, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Report: Texans sign Grayland Arnold, Ron'Dell Carter to one-year extensions". 30 December 2021.
  12. ↑ Ulrich, Logan (April 25, 2022). "Texans Waive LB Ron'Dell Carter".
  13. ↑ Cox, Seth (26 April 2022). "Arizona Cardinals re-sign Antonio Hamilton, claim Ron'Dell Carter". Revenge of the Birds. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  14. ↑ Urban, Darren (May 16, 2022). "Cardinals Sign QB Jarrett Guarantano After Rookie Tryout". AZCardinals.com.
  15. ↑ Bryan, Dave (August 8, 2022). "Report: Steelers Signing OLB Ron'Dell Carter On Monday". SteelersDepot.com.
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  17. ↑ New England Patriots Transactions (October 19, 2022). "Patriots Sign WR Raleigh Webb to the 53-Man Roster off the Baltimore Practice Squad; Sign DL Ron'Dell Carter to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com.
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