Alex Carter

Alexander Rhys Carter (born October 19, 1994) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. He played cornerback in college football at Stanford. High school career Carter attended Briar Woods High School in Ashburn, Virginia, where he recorded over 1,000 all-purpose yards and 50 tackles with five interceptions (one returned for touchdown) as a senior. He helped lead his team to a 12–1 record and a win in the state championship game. He was named Virginia's 2011 Gatorade Player of the Year, and was selected to play in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. Carter also lettered in track & field at Briar Woods, competing during his junior year running the 100 meters, 4x100 and the long jump (6.62m or 21-7). He competed at the state meets and his fastest time in the 100-meter dash was 10.9 seconds. Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Carter was ranked as the third-best safety prospect of his class, and drew comparisons to Tyvon Branch. On April 5, 2011, he accepted a scholarship offer and announced his commitment to Stanford.