Jalil Carter

Tackles:	114
Sacks:	6.0
Interceptions:	1
Fumble recoveries:	1
STT:	7

Jalil Carter
No. 39
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	July 18, 1989 (age 34); Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Toledo (OH) St. John's Jesuit
College:	Akron
Undrafted:	2011
Career history
	St. Louis Rams (2011); Cleveland Gladiators (2012); Toronto Argonauts (2012–2014); Minnesota Vikings (2015)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	114
Sacks:	6.0
Interceptions:	1
Fumble recoveries:	1
STT:	7
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	7.0
Interceptions:	1
Fumble recoveries:	1
	Player stats at NFL.com · CFL.ca (archive) · ArenaFan.com

Jalil Carter (born July 18, 1989) is a former professional American football cornerback. He played college football for the University of Akron Zips. He has previously played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL), where he was a member of their 100th Grey Cup winning team. Today Jalil is an established real estate agent in Cambridge, Ohio.

Early years

Carter attended

interceptions

as a senior, helping St. John’s Jesuit post an 8-3 record and qualify for the Division I state playoffs in each of the past two seasons

Carter was also a standout

100 meters with a time of 10.99 seconds at the District Meet.^[2]

College career

Carter attended the University of Akron from 2007 to 2009, where he played as a cornerback for the Akron Zips football team.

As a freshman in 2007, Carter was one of seven true freshmen to play in all 12 UA games, but was one of just two true freshmen (joining

free safety

.

As a sophomore in 2008, Carter played in all 12 games, starting each of the last seven at

free safety. Despite only recording six tackles in his first five games, he then got 42 over the final seven as a starter. His 48 tackles

for the season ranked ninth on the squad. He also added four pass breakups, third-best on the team, with a forced fumble, and an interception and blocked punt. He battled some injuries during fall camp.

As a junior in 2009, Carter mas named All-MAC Third Team performer. He appeared in all 12 games, starting the last seven contests at the

strong safety spot. He ranked third on the team with 58 tackles, including 35 solos. Also second on the team with 246 yards on 13 kick returns (18.9 yards/attempt). He recorded a career-high 12 tackles, six solo, and an interception against Buffalo. He racked up 10 tackles, six solo, against Northern Illinois. He was credited with a half-sack at Bowling Green

.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press	Wonderlic
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	197 lb (89 kg)	4.38 s	1.43 s	2.50 s	4.34 s	7.19 s	37 in (0.94 m)	10 ft 5 in (3.18 m)	11 reps	x
All values from Pro Day^[3]

Toronto Argonauts

After going undrafted in the

2011 NFL Draft and floating around on a couple NFL rosters, Carter ultimately settled in with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Carter only played in 4 games during the 2012 CFL season, but was very productive in each game; totaling 18 tackles and 1 special team tackle. The following season Jalil Carter played in 17 of the 18 regular season games and accumulated 48 defensive tackles, 3 special teams tackles, 1 quarterback sack, 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery. His third season in the CFL, the 2014 CFL season

, Carter also recorded 48 defensive tackles, 3 special teams tackles, to go along with 5 interceptions. In January 2015 Carter was granted an early release from the Argos so that he could sign with an NFL team.

Minnesota Vikings

On January 15, two days after being released by the Argos, Carter signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.^[4] He was released on August 31, 2015.

References

^ "OHSAA Regional Track and Field Championship -- Amherst 2007 - Boys and Girls Results (Raw)".
^ "OHSAA District Track and Field Championship -- Toledo 2007 - Boys and Girls Results (Raw)".
^ "Hall of Football".
^ "Former Argonauts CB Carter signs with Vikings". TSN. The Canadian Press. January 15, 2015.

External links

[1] "OHSAA Regional Track and Field Championship -- Amherst 2007 - Boys and Girls Results (Raw)".

[2] "OHSAA District Track and Field Championship -- Toledo 2007 - Boys and Girls Results (Raw)".

[3] "Hall of Football".

[4] "Former Argonauts CB Carter signs with Vikings". TSN. The Canadian Press. January 15, 2015.

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