Timothy Jerome Carter (born July 15, 1978) is a former

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. He played for the

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in 2001.

Early life

Timothy Carter was born July 15, 1978, in

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. He attended

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in Tallahassee, where he ran track as well as played football. He graduated in 1996, then played football four years at

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, including on the team's undefeated 1998 season. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in social science.

Career

Playing

Carter was signed by the New Orleans Saints in 2001 and was on the practice roster for much of the season but was activated for the last two games. He subsequently played for the NFL-Europe team

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and the Canadian football team the

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Coaching

In 2006, Carter became defensive staff assistant at

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. While at ECU, he earned a Master's degree in exercise science. He subsequently moved to

Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University (EMU, EMich, Eastern Michigan or simply Eastern) is a public university, public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1849 as the Michigan State Normal School, it was the fourth normal ...

, becoming assistant football coach for the defensive backs and coaching alongside his brother, Antonio Carter, a former

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wide receiver. Carter taught Physical Education with Mike Turchan at North Cobb High School in

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, from 2015 to 2017. Along with being friends, they currently collaborate in pursuit of making Phys Con the best class EVER in PE history. He proceeded to become a defensive back coach at Concord High School in

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, from 2017 to 2020. He has since moved on to coach track and field and coach defensive backs at West Cabarrus High School, also in Concord.

Personal life

Carter is married.

References

External links

East Carolina Pirates profileEastern Michigan Eagles profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Carter, Tim 1978 births Living people American football defensive backs Tulane Green Wave football players New Orleans Saints players Berlin Thunder players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players East Carolina Pirates football coaches Eastern Michigan Eagles football coaches