Jamal Carter (born April 12, 1994) is an American professional

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for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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at the

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Early life

Carter played

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at Miami Southridge High School in

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. He recorded 73 tackles and 1 interception his senior year in 2012.

College career

Carter played for the

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of the

from 2013 to 2016. Carter played in 50 games (15 starts) at the University of Miami, totaling 165 tackles (96 solo), two interceptions and 10 passes defensed. He opened 12-of-13 games played as a senior, leading the team with 85 tackles (53 solo) in addition to posting three passes defensed. Carter appeared in 12 games (1 start) as a junior, recording 49 tackles (23 solo), one interception, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. He played 13 games (2 starts) as a sophomore and finished with 26 tackles (15 solo), one interception and six passes defensed.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Carter was rated the 22nd best

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in the

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by NFLDraftScout.com. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com predicted that he would go undrafted and be a priority free agent, stating "Carter is a classic height, weight, speed player who is more project than prospect at this point".

Denver Broncos

2017 season

On May 11, 2017, the

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signed Carter as an

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to a three-year, $1.67 million contract that includes $20,000 guaranteed and a

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of $10,000. The $20,000 guaranteed the Broncos' agreed to pay Carter was the most guaranteed money the Broncos gave to their undrafted free agent signings in 2017. Throughout training camp, Carter competed for a roster spot against Orion Stewart, Dymonte Thomas, and Dante Barnett, who were also safeties signed as undrafted free agents, for a roster spot. He was expected to land on the practice squad with the four spots on the active roster dedicated to safeties already filled. Starting strong safety T. J. Ward missed part of training camp and the entire preseason after tearing his

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and was subsequently released. Carter led the Broncos with 19 combined tackles in the preseason and head coach Vance Joseph named him the backup strong safety behind Justin Simmons to start the regular season. Carter became the 13th undrafted Bronco in 14 seasons to make the first 53-man roster. He made his professional regular season debut during the Broncos' season-opening 24-21 victory over the

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. In Week 3, Carter recorded his first career tackles during a 26-16 loss at the

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. He made the first tackle of his career on wide receiver

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who returned a kick 23-yards in the third quarter. Carter received increased snaps on defense beginning in Week 15 after starting strong safety Justin Simmons was placed on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain. On December 14, 2017, Carter recorded a season-high three solo tackles in the Broncos' 25-13 victory at the

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. He finished his rookie season with 11 combined tackles (nine solo) and one pass deflection in 16 games and zero starts.

2018 season

On August 13, 2018, Carter was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn hamstring.

2019 season

On August 31, 2019, Carter was waived by the Broncos.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 2, 2019, Carter was signed to the

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practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 24, 2019. Carter was placed on the reserve/

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list by the Falcons on July 29, 2020. He was activated on August 18, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the Falcons' practice squad the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on October 5 for the team's week 4 game against the

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, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was released on October 7, 2020.

Arizona Cardinals

On January 20, 2021, Carter signed a reserve/futures contract with the

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. He was waived on August 10, 2021.

Tennessee Titans

On August 17, 2021, Carter signed with the

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. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad. After the Titans were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the 2021 playoffs, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022. He was waived/injured on May 16, 2022 and placed on injured reserve. He was released from injured reserve on June 12, 2022.

Arlington Renegades

The

selected Carter in the second round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023. He was placed on the reserve list by the team on March 4, 2023, and activated on April 21. He re-signed with the team on January 26, 2024, and March 11. He re-signed with the team again on September 27, 2024.

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