Andre Carter II (born June 2, 2000) is an American professional football

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football for the

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Early life

Carter initially grew up in California before his family moved to

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. After high school, he completed a

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Cheshire Academy Cheshire Academy is a selective, co-educational college preparatory school located in Cheshire, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1794 as the Episcopal Academy of Connecticut, it is currently the eleventh oldest boarding school in the United ...

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College career

Carter did not play in any of Army's games as a freshman. He played in ten games as a sophomore and had 14 tackles with one sack, one forced fumble, and one interception. As a junior, Carter finished second in the nation with 15.5 sacks and had 44 total tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, and four forced fumbles.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Carter II signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023. On August 29, 2023, the Vikings announced that he had made the initial 53-man roster. Carter was waived by the Vikings on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.

Las Vegas Raiders

On December 18, 2024, Carter was signed by the

off the Vikings practice squad.

References

External links

Las Vegas Raiders bioArmy Black Knights bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Carter, Andre II 2000 births Living people Players of American football from Missouri City, Texas Players of American football from Riverside County, California Cheshire Academy alumni American football linebackers American football outside linebackers Army Black Knights football players Minnesota Vikings players Las Vegas Raiders players