He played college football for the Syracuse Orange and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft.
He was named the MVP of the 2010 Pinstripe Bowl after rushing for 198 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns.
[3] Carter currently ranks third on the Syracuse all-time rushing yards list with 3,104.
Carter was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with 119th overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.
[8] On August 21, 2013, the Indianapolis Colts traded Carter to the Baltimore Ravens for wide receiver David Reed.