Kyle Carter

Kyle Carter
No. -- Free agent
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1992-12-17) December 17, 1992
Place of birth: New Castle, Delaware
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: New Castle (DE) William Penn
College: Penn State
Undrafted: 2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Kyle T. Carter (born December 17, 1992) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Early years

Carter was born in New Castle, Delaware to Mitchell and Charlene Carter. He attended William Penn High School where he played for Bill Cole.

Recruiting

Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Kyle Carter
TE		 New Castle, Delaware William Penn High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 231 lb (105 kg) 4.94 May 27, 2010 
Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 234
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

[6]

College career

2011

Carter redshirted his freshman season.

2012

Coming into spring practice, Carter was listed fourth on the depth chart. But under new coach Bill O'Brien, Carter began to thrive.[7] Carter has been a key part of the Penn State offense during the season.[8] During week one against Ohio, Carter caught six passes for 74 yards. He caught his first career touchdown pass in week two against Virginia.[9][10] Carter sat out the game on November 3 against Purdue due to an ankle injury.[11]

Professional career

Carter signed with the Vikings after going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Vikings as part of final roster cuts. [12] The next day, he was signed to the Vikings' practice squad.[13] He was released by the Vikings on October 25, 2016.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Big Ten Award Winners" (PDF). Big Ten Football. Big Ten Conference. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
  2. ↑ Hinnen, Jerry. "2012 All-Freshman Team". CBSSports.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  3. ↑ "2012 Freshman All-American Team". Scout.com. Microsoft. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  4. ↑ Hayes, Matt. "Sporting News' 2012 Freshman All-American team". NCAA Football - Sporting News. SportingNews.com. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  5. ↑ Cirminiello, Richard (December 10, 2012). "2012 CFN All-Freshman Team". College Football News. Scout.com. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Kyle Carter". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  7. ↑ Collins, Donnie. "Penn State tight end Carter thriving in O'Brien's offense". Sports - The Times-Tribune. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  8. ↑ "Illinois, Penn State both looking at divisional title chances as Big Ten season opens". The Washington Post. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Kyle Carter Stats, News, Video, Pictures, Bio". Penn State Nittany Lions - ESPN. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  10. ↑ "Penn State Nittany Lions vs Virginia Cavaliers". ESPN. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  11. ↑ Giger, Cory. "Penn State-Purdue notebook". AltoonaMirror.com. The Altoona Mirror.
  12. ↑ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com.
  13. ↑ "Vikings Sign 9 Players To Practice Squad". Vikings.com.
  14. ↑ Peters, Craig (October 25, 2016). "Vikings Announce 6 Practice Squad Moves". Vikings.com.

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