Ron'Dell Carter
No. 75 – Houston Texans | |||
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Position: | Defensive end | ||
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Born: | Baltimore, Maryland | July 3, 1997||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Weight: | 269 lb (122 kg) | ||
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High school: | Long Reach (MD) | ||
College: | James Madison | ||
Undrafted: | 2020 | ||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Roster status: | Active | ||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Ron'Dell Lamaree Carter (born July 3, 1997) is an American football defensive end for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at James Madison University after transferring from Rutgers University in 2017.
Early years[]
Carter attended Long Reach High School. He was a two-way player at defensive end and tight end. As a junior, he received All-Howard County honors at defensive end. As a senior, he received All-Howard County honors at tight end.
He also practiced basketball and competed in the shot put.
College career[]
Carter accepted a football scholarship from Rutgers University. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in only 5 games, making 2 tackles and half a sack. He transferred after the season to James Madison University.
As a sophomore, he appeared in all 15 games as a reserve player, tallying 28 tackles (8 for loss), 4 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries and 3 pass breakups. He had 4 tackles against Norfolk State University.
As a junior, he started in all 13 games, collecting 58 tackles (13 or loss), 7.5 sacks, one quarterback hurry, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He had 7 tackles (3 for loss) in the season opener against North Carolina State University. He made 10 tackles (one for loss), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in the FCS Second Round at Colgate University.
As a senior, he started in all 16 games at defensive end, registering 66 tackles, 27 tackles for loss (second in the CAA), 12 sacks (tied for third in school history), 13 quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one forced fumble. He had 10 tackles (6 for loss) against the College of William & Mary. He made 7 tackles (1.5 for loss) and a half sack in the national championship game against North Dakota State University.
Professional career[]
Dallas Cowboys[]
Carter was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2020 NFL Draft on April 27.[1] He was given a $145,000 guarantee in his contract to convince him to sign with the team. He was switched to a 3-technique defensive tackle during training camp. On September 5, he was waived during final roster cuts and signed to the practice squad the next day.[2]
Indianapolis Colts[]
On September 30, 2020, the Indianapolis Colts signed Carter off the Cowboys' practice squad.[3] He was declared inactive in the 5 games he spent on the active roster. Carter was waived by the Colts on November 10, 2020.[4]
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)[]
On November 11, 2020, Carter was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys.[5] He signed a contract extension with the Cowboys on March 10, 2021.[6] He was waived by the Cowboys on August 30, 2021.[7]
Arizona Cardinals[]
On September 3, 2021, Carter was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[8]
Houston Texans[]
On December 21, 2021, Carter was signed by the Houston Texans off the Cardinals practice squad.[9]
References[]
- ^ "15 Undrafted Rookies Agree to Join 2020 Class". Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "2020 NFL cuts for all 32 teams: Who's in and who's out". Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ Joel A. Erickson (September 30, 2020). "Brandon Carr, LB, OT Signed To Roster; 3 To IR". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Colts Sign WR DeMichael Harris To Active Roster; Waive DE Ron'Dell Carter". Colts.com. November 10, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Cowboys bring back DL Ron'Dell Carter, add to 53-man roster". Cowboys Wire. USA Today. November 11, 2020.
- ^ @DallasCowboysPR (March 10, 2021). "On Wednesday, the @dallascowboys:- Signed QB Dak Prescott (Mississippi State)- Released RB Jamize Olawale (North Texas)- Signed DE Ron'Dell Carter (James Madison)" (Tweet). Retrieved March 11, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Cowboys cuts tracker: DiNucci, Gilbert let go as Dallas officially trims roster to 53 players". Dallasnews.com. August 30, 2021. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- ^ Urban, Darren (September 3, 2021). "Former First-Round Pick Josh Doctson Lands On Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-21-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. December 21, 2021.
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- Living people
- 1997 births
- Players of American football from Baltimore
- American football defensive ends
- James Madison Dukes football players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights football players
- Arizona Cardinals players
- Houston Texans players