'Drew Christopher Carter' (born
September 5,
1981) is an
American football player who currently plays
wide receiver for the
Carolina Panthers of the
National Football League. He attended
Ohio State University and
Solon High School.
High school career
Carter tallied 33 receptions for 890 yards and three
touchdowns as a senior in his first season of
football. He registered three touchdown catches in his football debut.
College career
Carter's
college career was marred by several injuries to his
knees and
ankles. He produced 41 catches for 632 yards and one touchdown during his college career.
NFL career
Carter's NFL career has been hampered by injuries to his right knee. He spent his
rookie season in
2004 on
injured reserve after tearing the
ACL in his knee during June coaching sessions. He has also missed additional time throughout his career with injuries to his ankle. He made the team roster midway through the
2005 NFL season after the team released
Rod Gardner, and made an impact upon his first catch, taking it 44 yards to set up a Panthers score. He is currently second on the team's
depth chart, behind
Steve Smith.
External link
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Drew Carter at Panthers.com