It looks like Shyheim Carter will be signing with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent, according to his trainer Yo Murphy.
The news was released via Instagram late on Saturday night.
After being projected to be a Day 3 pick, the former Alabama defensive back ended up going undrafted before ultimately deciding to join the Jets.
He will be joining fellow Alabama alum C.J. Mosley, as well as former Tide teammate Quinnen Williams in New York.
Carter manned the STAR position for the Crimson Tide’s defense over the last two seasons, and head coach Nick Saban has been quoted saying that Carter was one of the most intelligent players he’s ever coached.
Over the course of the last two seasons, Carter has recorded 86 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, three interceptions (two of which he returned for touchdowns) and 18 pass deflections.
At 5-foot-10, 194 pounds, Carter is slightly undersized, but he possesses a good, solid build that should fit in nicely as a potential depth option on New York’s defense.
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