Lorenzo Carter plays linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League. He is 114 kg in weight and 1.96 m tall. He attended Norcross High School and was a well-known football player there. In 2013, during his senior year, he was selected for the USA Today All-USA high school football team.
He took part in collegiate football at the University of Georgia for the Georgia Bulldogs. As a true freshman, he made five starts in 13 games and won the University of Georgia newcomer of the year honor. Carter was selected by the New York Giants with the 66th overall pick in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
During a game against the New England Patriots in week six of the 2019 season, he forced a fumble that teammate Markus Golden was able to recover. He finished second on the team with 4.5 sacks for the season. Before the 2020 season, he was a starter for the Giants’ pass rush. On October 19, after suffering an Achilles rupture in Week 5, he was placed on injured reserve to finish the season.
Carter intercepted a pass from Dak Prescott against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5 of the 2021 season, marking his first career interception. He agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on March 22, 2022.
Where Did Lorenzo Carter Attend College?
Lorenzo Carter attended the University of Georgia where he played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
When Was Lorenzo Carter Drafted?
Lorenzo Carter was drafted in 2018 by the New York Giants.