His father was also an edge rusher and a first-round draft pick in the 2001 draft (7th overall) and went on to have a 13-year career in the NFL including one Pro-Bowl season. It may take a while for Carter to see results- he could use to add 30 pounds at his height- but once accomplished, he could turn into a productive edge rusher for the Vikings.Īdding thirty pounds of muscle to Carter’s big frame would improve most areas of his athletic testing were he scored poorly.Ĭarter also has good NFL bloodlines.
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Of course there is a relatively easy remedy for this problem consisting of a back and forth regimen between weight room and cafeteria at TCO Performance Center- likely an upgrade from Carter’s previous facilities. That lankiness makes him a liability in run defense and also takes away his ability to bull rush effectively against NFL tackles.
The issue with Carter is that while he’s 6’7”, he weighs only 256 pounds. He was also the 101st ranked player on the consensus board. While this is small change in the context of the overall salary cap, the Vikings’ willingness to make a relatively large financial commitment to a UDFA suggests they intend on keeping him- or at least feel he has a good chance to make the roster.Ĭarter was extremely productive two years ago at Army, so much so that opposing teams made sure to double-team him consistently last year, causing his production to drop. A sign they believe Carter can make the active roster.- Tom Pelissero May 2, 2023 One of the biggest commitments ever to an undrafted free agent: The #Vikings signed former Army edge Andre Carter II to a deal that includes a $40,000 signing bonus and $300K base salary guarantee.
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