Markell Carter

Markell Carter (born July 29, 1989) is a former gridiron football middle linebacker. He was drafted by the New England Patriots with the 194th overall pick in the 6th round of the 2011 NFL Draft.[1]

Markell Carter
No. 85, 95, 88
Position:Linebacker/Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1989-07-29) July 29, 1989
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Bartlesville (OK)
College:Central Arkansas
NFL Draft:2011 / Round: 6 / Pick: 194
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at CFL.ca (archive)
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Early life

Markell was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on July 29, 1989 and later graduated from Bartlesville High School. He then attended Central Arkansas and played football for the UCA Bears.

Professional career
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 4 3⁄8 in
(1.94 m)		 252 lb
(114 kg)		 4.70 s 1.71 s 2.74 s 4.45 s 7.43 s 35 1⁄2 in
(0.90 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		 17 reps N/A
All values from NFL Draft Scout[2]

New England Patriots

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.

Calgary Stampeders

Carter signed with the Calgary Stampeders on March 11, 2013.[4][5] In June, 2013, the Stampeders released Carter before training camp opened.[6]

Orlando Predators

Carter was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League on July 25, 2013. He was with the Predators during their playoff game, but did not play. After the season, his contract expired making him a free agent.

Pittsburgh Power

Carter was assigned to the Pittsburgh Power on October 24, 2013.

Orlando Predators

On February 6, 2014, Carter was traded to the Predators, along with Ben Ossai, for Prechae Rodriguez.[7]

Colorado Ice

On March 12, 2014, Carter signed with the Colorado Ice of the Indoor Football League.

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References
  1. "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-02-26.
  2. "Markell Carter, DS #21 OLB, Central Arkansas". 2011-03-09. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
  3. "Patriots sign two rookies and 12 undrafted free agents". 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2011-07-28.
  4. "Former Alabama Crimson Tide DL Alex Watkins signs with CFL's Calgary Stampeders". BoxscoreNews.com. March 11, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  5. "Stamps sign four with NFL experience, release Obby Khan". Calgary Herald. March 11, 2013. Retrieved March 12, 2013.
  6. "Stampeders cut Carter loose". www.examiner-enterprise.com. Stephens Media LLC. June 3, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
  7. "Predators Complete Two Trades Thursday Night". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2014.


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