Tim Carter (wide receiver)
Timothy M. Carter is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League. He was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.
Carter was also a member of the Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans and St. Louis Rams.
Early life
Carter attended Lakewood High School and was a letterman in football and track. He is the 1998 Florida State Champion in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.49 sec. He played youth football in the Pinellas Youth Football Conference in St. Petersburg, FL for the Azalea Bulldogs and Lakewood Junior Spartans.College career
Carter attended Auburn University. He was a two-year starter that originally played defensive back at Auburn. Led the team in receiving during his Senior year, totaling 35 catches for 570 yard and three touchdowns while also averaging 23.9 yards returning kicks. As a junior, he registered 21 catches for 271 yards and one touchdown as a receiver with 19 returns for 243 yards and one touchdown returning kicks. Carter only caught a single pass as a sophomore after missing four games with an injured ankle. Carter ran track at Auburn competing in the 60 meter dash, 100 meter dash and was second leg on the 4x100 meter relay team that posted a time of 39.10 sec.Professional career
New York Giants
The New York Giants drafted Carter with the 14th pick in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft.Tim Carter made his first reception, for 22 yards, of the 2006 season in the huge comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles in week two. During the game, he also scored his first touchdown of the season, on a fumble return after Plaxico Burress fumbled and the ball rolled into the end zone. Carter was again in the end zone the following week, with 3 receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown versus the Seattle Seahawks. Carter ended the season with 22 receptions for 253 yards and 3 touchdowns, despite garnering only 8 starts.