Andre Carter II

Andre Carter II
Carter with the Army Black Knights in 2022
No. 51 – Los Angeles Chargers
PositionOutside linebacker
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2000-06-02) June 2, 2000 (age 26)
Murrieta, California, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight
256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolCheshire (Cheshire, Connecticut)
CollegeArmy (2019–2022)
NFL draft2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles3
Sacks0.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andre Carter II (born June 2, 2000) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Carter played college football for the Army Black Knights. He has also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Washington Commanders.

Early life

Carter was born on June 2, 2000, in Murrieta, California, and later moved with his family to Missouri City, Texas. After high school, he completed a postgraduate year at Cheshire Academy in Cheshire, Connecticut.

College career

Carter did not play in any of Army's games as a freshman. He played in ten games as a sophomore and had 14 tackles with one sack, one forced fumble, and one interception. As a junior, Carter finished second in the nation with 15.5 sacks and had 44 total tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, and four forced fumbles.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		256 lb
(116 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 9 in
(2.06 m)		4.93 s1.65 s2.75 s4.29 s6.97 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		11 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

Minnesota Vikings

Carter II signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023. On August 29, the Vikings announced that he had made the initial 53-man roster.

Carter was waived by the Vikings on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.

Las Vegas Raiders

On December 18, 2024, Carter was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders off of the Vikings' practice squad.

On August 25, 2025, Carter was waived by the Raiders.

Detroit Lions

On August 28, 2025, Carter was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.

Miami Dolphins

On November 5, 2025, Carter was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Lions' practice squad. He was waived by the Dolphins on December 15, and re-signed to the practice squad.

Washington Commanders

On January 12, 2026, Carter signed a futures contract with the Washington Commanders. He was released by the Commanders at the start of training camp on July 29.

Los Angeles Chargers

On August 10, 2026, Carter signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. Carter was waived by Los Angeles as a part of final roster cuts on August 30; he was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.

References

  1. ↑ "Army LB Andre Carter II a force for Black Knights". USA Today. December 8, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Army linebacker Andre Carter named AP All-American". Times Herald-Record. December 14, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  3. ↑ Larson, Gordon (December 13, 2021). "Army LB Andre Carter named to the 2021 Associated Press All-America Team". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  4. ↑ Reed, Carl (May 9, 2022). "Army sackmaster Andre Carter has the potential to make history". 247Sports.com. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Andre Carter II Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  6. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Andre Carter II College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Vikings Agree to Terms with 15 Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings.com. April 29, 2023.
  8. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 29, 2023). "Vikings Set Initial 53-Man Roster for 2023". Vikings.com. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
  9. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 27, 2024). "Vikings Utilize Reserve Lists During Roster Cuts: T.J. Hockenson on Reserve/PUP". Vikings.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 28, 2024). "Vikings Sign 17 Players to 2024 Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Raiders place DE Maxx Crosby and RB Sincere McCormick on the Reserve/Injured List, sign RB Chris Collier and DE Andre Carter II". Raiders.com. December 18, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Raiders waive 14 players, release 4". Raiders.com. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Lions add former Vikings pass rusher to fill practice squad". Pride of Detroit. August 29, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Dolphins sign Carter II". Miami Dolphins. November 5, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. December 17, 2025.
  16. ↑ Selby, Zach (January 12, 2026). "Commanders add DE on Reserve/Futures deal". Commanders.com.
  17. ↑ "Commanders sign P Matt Haack, WR River Cracraft; release Andre Carter, TE Antony Firkser". Commanders.com. July 29, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Andre Carter". Chargers.com. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 30, 2026.
  20. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers Announce Roster Transactions". Chargers.com. August 31, 2026.