Jeremy Rashaad Carter (born October 18, 1989) is an American former professional

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. He played

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Early life

He attended Stephenson High School in

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. He was selected to 2006 All-County and All-Region teams and also was the 2006 Offensive Player of the Year.

College career

He was named to the Consensus Draft Services Preseason All-American and was selected to the Preseason All-

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First-team.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

On May 13, 2013, he signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent. On August 25, 2013, he was waived by the Ravens.

Spokane Shock

On February 20, 2014, Carter was assigned to the

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of the

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(AFL). After an injury to the Shock's starting quarterback

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, Carter was pressed into service as the Shock's quarterback during the May 4, 2014 contest against the LA KISS.

Portland Steel

On November 5, 2015, Carter was assigned to the

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of the AFL's. The team was later renamed the Steel.

Cleveland Gladiators

On October 14, 2016, Carter was assigned to the AFL's

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during the dispersal draft. He was placed on reassignment on March 8, 2017.

Spokane Empire

On June 7, 2017, Carter signed with the

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of the

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Richmond Roughriders

On February 6, 2018, Carter signed with the

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of the

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Atlantic City Blackjacks

Carter was assigned to the

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of the AFL on June 27, 2019.

References

External links

Tusculum Pioneers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Carter, Rashaad Living people 1989 births American football wide receivers Tusculum Pioneers football players Baltimore Ravens players Spokane Shock players Portland Thunder players Portland Steel players Cleveland Gladiators players Spokane Empire players Players of American football from Atlanta Richmond Roughriders players Atlantic City Blackjacks players