Tory Carter (born March 16, 1999) is an American former professional

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fullback. He played

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Early life

Carter grew up in

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and attended Lee County High School.

College career

Carter played for the

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for four seasons. He played in 11 games and caught two passes for 15 yards as a junior as LSU won the

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. Carter completed his collegiate career with two carries for four yards rushing and 16 receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns in 42 games played.

Professional career

Carter was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2021. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2021, but was signed to the team's

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the next day. He was elevated to the active roster on September 26, 2021, for the team's week 3 game against the

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and made his NFL debut in the game. He was signed to the active roster on October 30. Carter was placed on injured reserve on December 18 after he suffered an ankle injury in the team's week 14 win against the

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. The Titans waived Carter on December 6, 2022.

References

External links

LSU Tigers bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Carter, Tory 1999 births Living people Players of American football from Valdosta, Georgia American football fullbacks Tennessee Titans players LSU Tigers football players People from Leesburg, Georgia