Anthony Carter (American football)

Receptions:	486
Receiving yards:	7,733
Receiving touchdowns:	55
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Anthony Carter
	Carter signing autographs in 1993
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Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	September 17, 1960 (age 64); Riviera Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High school:	Suncoast (Riviera Beach)
College:	Michigan (1979–1982)
NFL draft:	1983 / round: 12 / pick: 334
Career history
	Michigan Panthers (1983–1984); Oakland Invaders (1985); Miami Dolphins (1985)*; Minnesota Vikings (1985–1993); Detroit Lions (1994–1995);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	USFL champion (1983); 2× All-USFL (1983, 1985); 3× Pro Bowl (1987–1989); 50 Greatest Vikings; Minnesota Vikings All-Mall of America Field Team; 2× Unanimous All-American (1981, 1982); First-team All-American (1980); Big Ten Most Valuable Player (1982); Big Ten Player of the Year (1982); 3× First-team All-Big Ten (1980–1982);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	486
Receiving yards:	7,733
Receiving touchdowns:	55
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
	College Football Hall of Fame

Anthony “AC” Carter (born September 17, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 13 years in the United States Football League (USFL) and National Football League (NFL). He made three-consecutive Pro Bowls for the Minnesota Vikings and was honored by Minnesota as one of the 50 Greatest Vikings of all time.^[1] Carter played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, finishing his career as a three-time All-American, and a two-time unanimous All-American selection. He is currently third all-time in receiving yards, and second all-time in receiving touchdowns for the University of Michigan.^[2]

^ "50 Greatest Vikings". Minnesota Vikings.
^ "Michigan Wolverines Receiving Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.