Career
He was drafted by the Saint Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State. Carter played college football at Florida State University where he finished his career with 257 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three interceptions.
Carter was elected defensive team captain as a senior and was voted honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference as a junior.
He majored in social science. Pre-draft
Saint Louis Rams
Carter was selected by the Saint Louis Rams in the fourth round (117th overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft.
In his rookie season he played in 14 games and finished the campaign with 38 tackles including a career-high 12 tackles at the Houston Texans on November 27. In 2006, Carter made 18 tackles and recorded two interceptions.
The first of his career came against the Detroit Lions on October 1.
Carter"s 2007 season was cut short and only played in five games due to a foot injury. He finished the season with two tackles. On March 11, 2008, Carter re-signed for the Rams as an unrestricted free agent.
However, he was released by the Rams during final cuts on August 29, 2008 and spent the season out of football.
Dallas Cowboys
On January 12, 2009, Carter was signed to a future contract by the Dallas Cowboys. He was waived on August 5, 2009.