Drafted 46th overall in the 2nd round of the 2002 draft, Tim Carter arrived from Auburn. His most recent season came in 2009 with LAR, capping a 8-season NFL career. Few match his agility, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 81 catches for 1,090 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 187#
College
Auburn
Draft
Rd 2, 46th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2009
2009 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology20th percentile among WRs · limited sample
2 games · 5 targets
2009 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed95▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst85▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility97▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size25▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands21▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat41▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability45▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share36▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share40▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency28▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume21▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Tim Carter has appeared in 49 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: NYG (2002–2006), CLE (2007), LAR (2009).
He has rushed for 97 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 81 passes for 1,090 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with NYG: 309 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game22 vs LAR, 2005 Week 4
- Most receiving yards in a game63 on 3 catches, 1 TD vs WAS, 2004 Week 2
2009 splits
regular seasonTim Carter — common questions
- What position does Tim Carter play?
- Tim Carter is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Tim Carter played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tim Carter has played for NYG (2002–2006), CLE (2007), LAR (2009).
- Where did Tim Carter go to college?
- Tim Carter played college football at Auburn.
- When was Tim Carter drafted?
- Tim Carter was selected in round 2, 46th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Tim Carter scored?
- Tim Carter has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
- What is Tim Carter's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Tim Carter rated 38.7 for 2009, the 20th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Steven JacksonRB · 2009
- Marc BulgerQB · 2009
- Kyle BollerQB · 2009
- Donnie AveryWR · 2009
- Keith NullQB · 2009
- Brandon GibsonWR · 2009
- Randy McMichaelTE · 2009
- Danny AmendolaWR · 2009
Drafted in round 2, 2002
- Jabar GaffneyWR · pick 33
- DeShaun FosterRB · pick 34
- Kalimba EdwardsDE · pick 35
- Josh ReedWR · pick 36
- Andre GurodeC · pick 37
- Raonall SmithLB · pick 38
- Toniu FonotiG · pick 39
- Mike PearsonOT · pick 40
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