Roger M. Carter Jr. (born March 31, 1999) is an
American football tight end who is a
free agent. He played
college football
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Georgia State Georgia state or ''variation'', may refer to:
Primarily
* Georgia State University ("State", "Georgia State"), a state university
* Georgia (U.S. state) ("Georgia state"), a state of the United States of America
Sports
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College career
Carter was a four-year starter, five-year letterwinner, and Three-time All-Sun Belt Conference selection for the Panthers as a tight end. He finished his campaign as Georgia State’s career leader in receptions and receiving yards by a tight end. Carter Finished ninth in GSU history in receptions, eighth in receiving yards and tied for sixth with 12 touchdowns. He amassed 96 receptions for 1,224 yards and 12 touchdowns during his collegiate career. He was a part of the Georgia State program's first-ever bowl game win in the
2017 Cure Bowl
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Professional career
Carter Jr. signed with the
Los Angeles Rams
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as an undrafted free agent in 2022. During final roster cuts on August 30, Carter Jr. was released, but signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 26, Carter Jr. was elevated to the active roster. He made his debut the following day playing 12 snaps. He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 9, 2023.
On March 10, 2023, Carter was waived by the
Los Angeles Rams
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References
External links
Georgia State Panthers bio
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1999 births
Living people
Players of American football from South Carolina
Los Angeles Rams players
Georgia State Panthers football players
Georgia State University alumni