| No. 94 Calgary Stampeders | |
| Linebacker/Defensive End | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: December 31, 1989 | |
| Place of birth: Bartlesville, Oklahoma | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Central Arkansas | |
| NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 6 / Pick: 194 | |
| Debuted in 2011 for the New England Patriots | |
| Career history | |
|
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2011 | |
| Games played | 0 |
| Games started | 0 |
| Fumbles recovered | 0 |
Markell Carter is an gridiron football outside linebacker who is currently a member of the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders.[1] He was drafted by the New England Patriots with the 194th overall pick in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Early life[]
He was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on July 29, 1989 and later graduated from Bartlesville High School. He then attended Central Arkansas and played on the football team.
Professional career[]
Pre-draft[]
| Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4 3/8 in | 252 lb | 4.70 s | 1.71 s | 2.74 s | 4.45 s | 7.43 s | 35 1/2 in | 10 ft 1 in | 17 rep | N/A |
2011[]
After the 2011 NFL Lockout, Carter finally signed with the Patriots [3] and reported to training camp as one of the first two rookies to sign with the team along with tight end Lee Smith. He was released during final cuts but almost immediately re-signed to the practice squad. He was again released on June 7, 2012.
2013[]
Carter signed with the Calgary Stampeders on March 11, 2013.[4]
External links[]
References[]
- ↑ "Stamps sign four with NFL experience, release Obby Khan". Calgary Herald. March 11, 2013. http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Stamps+sign+four+with+experience+release+Obby+Khan/8081713/story.html. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
- ↑ "Markell Carter, DS #21 OLB, Central Arkansas". 2011-03-09. http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=104248&draftyear=2011&genpos=DE. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
- ↑ "Patriots sign two rookies and 12 undrafted free agents". 2011-07-27. http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/07/27/patriots-unveil-list-of-rookie-signings-including-12-undrafted-free-agents/. Retrieved 2011-07-28.
- ↑ "Former Alabama Crimson Tide DL Alex Watkins signs with CFL's Calgary Stampeders". BoxscoreNews.com. March 11, 2013. http://boxscorenews.com/former-alabama-crimson-tide-dl-alex-watkins-signs-with-cfls-calgary-stampe-p55015-68.htm. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
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