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Andre Carter II
Carter with the Army Black Knights in 2022
No. 55 – Washington Commanders
PositionDefensive end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-06-02) June 2, 2000 (age 25)
Murrieta, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High schoolCheshire Academy (Cheshire, Connecticut)
CollegeArmy (2019–2022)
NFL draft2023: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/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 defensive end for the Washington Commanders 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, and Miami Dolphins.

Early life

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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.[1]

College career

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Carter did not play in any of Army's games as a freshman.[2] He played in ten games as a sophomore and had 14 tackles with one sack, one forced fumble, and one interception.[3] 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.[4]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench 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 s 1.65 s 2.75 s 4.29 s 6.97 s 30.0 in
(0.76 m)		 9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		 11 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[5][6]

Minnesota Vikings

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Carter II signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023.[7] On August 29, 2023, the Vikings announced that he had made the initial 53-man roster.[8]

Carter was waived by the Vikings on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10]

Las Vegas Raiders

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On December 18, 2024, Carter was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders off of the Vikings' practice squad.[11]

On August 25, 2025, Carter was waived by the Raiders.[12]

Detroit Lions

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On August 28, 2025, Carter was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[13]

Miami Dolphins

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On November 5, 2025, Carter was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Lions' practice squad.[14] He was waived by the Dolphins on December 15, and re-signed to the practice squad.[15]

Washington Commanders

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On January 12, 2026, Carter signed a futures contract with the Washington Commanders.[16]

References

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  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.
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