Tim Carter (American football)

Infobox NFLactive
name=Tim Carter

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caption=Carter during his tenure with the Cleveland Browns.
currentteam=Free Agent
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currentposition=Wide receiver
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|9|21
birthplace=St. Petersburg, Florida
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weight=187
debutyear=2002
debutteam=New York Giants
college=Auburn
draftyear=2002
draftround=2
draftpick=14
pastteams=
* New York Giants (2002-2006)
* Cleveland Browns (2007)
* Houston Texans (2008)*:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
nfl=CAR748143

Timothy M. Carter (born September 21, 1979 in St. Petersburg, Florida) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.

Early years

Carter attended Lakewood High School (St. Petersburg, Florida) and was a letterman in football and track.

Professional career

New York Giants

The New York Giants drafted Carter with the 14th pick in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft.

Tim Carter made his first reception, for 22 yards, of the 2006 season in the huge comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles in week two. During the game he also scored his first touchdown of the season, on a fumble return after Plaxico Burress fumbled and the ball rolled into the end zone. Carter was again in the end zone the following week, with 3 receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown versus the Seattle Seahawks. He was decent against the Washington Redskins, with 4 receptions for 44 yards. Carter ended the season with 22 receptions for 253 yards and 3 touchdowns, despite garnering only 8 starts.

Cleveland Browns

He was traded on March 9, 2007 to the Cleveland Browns for running back Reuben Droughns. He went on to appear in all 16 games for the Browns during the 2007 season, catching eight passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. He became a free agent following the season.

Houston Texans

On May 22, 2008, Carter was signed by the Houston Texans. He was later released on August 26, 2008.

Personal

Carter is the cousin of major league baseball players Gary Sheffield and Dwight Gooden, as well as fellow NFL players Darrin Nelson, Al Harris, Timothy Newsome, Ozzie Newsome and Carlos Carson. Tim's younger brother Patrick Carter was formerly a quarterback and wide receiver with Georgia Tech, and currently plays wide receiver for the University of Louisville (Patrick transferred to Louisville to play under head coach Bobby Petrino who was the Auburn offensive coordinator when Tim graduated in 2002).

External links

* [http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=2864 Cleveland Browns bio]
* [http://houstontexans.com/team/player.asp?player_id=358 Houston Texans bio]