| Date of birth: | June 19, 1957 |
| Place of birth: | Bryan, Texas |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Wide Receiver |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College: | Texas A&M |
| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 9 / Pick 240 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1980 1981-1987 |
New York Jets Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Gerald Louis Carter (born June 19, 1957 in Bryan, Texas), is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 9th round of the 1980 NFL Draft. A 6'1", 190-lb. wide receiver from Texas A&M, Carter played in 8 NFL seasons from 1980 to 1987. Carter's peak performance in his career came during the 1984 season for the Buccaneers when he caught 60 receptions for 816 yards and 5 touchdowns.