Jerome Carter

Infobox NFLactive


name=Jerome Carter
currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1982|10|25
birthplace=Lake City, Florida
heightft=5
heightin=11
weight=219
debutyear=2005
debutteam=St. Louis Rams
college=Florida State
draftyear=2005
draftround=4
draftpick=117
pastteams=
* St. Louis Rams (2005-2007)
status=Active
nfl=CAR664043

Jerome Carter (born October 25, 1982) in Lake City, Fl.He is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.

Early years

Carter attended Columbia High School in Lake City, Florida, where he first team All-State selection, and as a senior, was named the top player in the state by "The Gainesville Sun", and the Class 5A Player of the Year by the Florida Association of Coaches. [ [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2005draft/Carter,Jerome-SS-Florida%20State.htm Jerome Carter, SS, Florida State] , "USA Today", May 18, 2005]

College career

Carter played college football at Florida State University where he finished his career with 257 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three interceptions. He majored in social science.

Professional career

t. Louis Rams

Carter was selected by the St. 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 he made 18 tackles and recorded two interceptions. The first of his career came against the Detroit Lions on October 1. His 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.

On August 29, 2008 Carter was released from the Rams.

References

External links

* [http://seminoles.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/carter_jerome00.html Florida State Seminoles bio]
* [http://www.stlouisrams.com/team/players/48395/ St. Louis Rams bio]