Delone Carter
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | June 22, 1987 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Akron, Ohio | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Copley (OH) | ||||||||
| College: | Syracuse | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 4 / Pick: 119 | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2013 | |||||||||
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Delone M. Carter (born June 22, 1987) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse. Prior to college Carter played for The Copley Indians at Copley High school.
College career
Carter rushed for 1,233 yards on 231 carries and nine touchdowns as a senior. He was named the MVP of the 2010 Pinstripe Bowl after rushing for 198 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns.[1] Carter currently ranks third on the Syracuse all-time rushing yards list with 3,104.
College Stats
| Year | Team | Att | Yards | Average | TDs | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
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| 2006 | Syracuse | 156 | 713 | 4.6 | 4 | 9 | 46 | 0 |
| 2007 | Syracuse | | ||||||
| 2008 | Syracuse | 23 | 137 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Syracuse | 236 | 1,021 | 4.3 | 11 | 11 | 117 | 1 |
| 2010 | Syracuse | 231 | 1,233 | 5.3 | 9 | 8 | 45 | 0 |
| College Totals | 646 | 3,104 | 4.8 | 24 | 28 | 208 | 1 | |
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
Carter was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with 119th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Prior to the draft, he was considered one of the better running back prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft.[2] During his rookie season he rushed 101 times for 377 yards, and 2 touchdowns.[3]
Baltimore Ravens
On August 21, 2013, the Indianapolis Colts traded Carter to the Baltimore Ravens for wide receiver David Reed.[4] He was cut by the Ravens on August 30, 2013.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Carter was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 9, 2013. He was released on May 12, 2014.
References
- ↑ Syracuse senior Delone Carter rushes for 198 yards, named Pinstripe Bowl MVP
- ↑ NFL Draft Scout
- ↑ Indianapolis Colts Season
- ↑ Sessler, Marc (August 21, 2013). "Colts trade Delone Carter to Ravens for David Reed". NFL.com. Retrieved August 21, 2013.