Jermaine Carter

Jermaine Carter Jr. (born January 14, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football at Maryland, where he led the Terrapins with at least 90 tackles per year his last three seasons. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns.

Jermaine Carter Jr.

Carter with the Carolina Panthers in 2019
Personal information
Born:	(1995-01-14) January 14, 1995 (age 30) Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
Position:	Linebacker
High school:	Friendship Collegiate Academy (Washington, D.C.)
College:	Maryland
NFL draft:	2018: 5th round, 161st pick
Career history
Carolina Panthers (2018–2021) Kansas City Chiefs (2022)* Cleveland Browns (2022) Houston Texans (2023)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 194 Sacks: 0.5 Fumble recoveries: 2 Pass deflections: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Carter was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round (161st overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.^[1] In his first season in the NFL in 2018, Carter played in 16 games and had six solo tackles with one for a loss and 5 tackle assists. In the first NFL game of the 2019 season, Carter had three solo tackles, one tackle assist and a blocked punt that was recovered at the five-yard line; two plays later, Carolina scored on a Christian McCaffrey 2-yard touchdown run.

Kansas City Chiefs

Carter signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 25, 2022.^[2] He was released on August 30, 2022.^[3]

Cleveland Browns

Carter was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on September 27, 2022.^[4] He was promoted to the active roster on December 14.^[5]

Houston Texans

On May 8, 2023, Carter signed with the Houston Texans.^[6] He was released on May 16.^[7]