title: Delone Carter
text: # Delone Carter
  
  Delone M. Carter (born June 22, 1987) is a former American football running back. He played college football at Syracuse and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Prior to college, Carter played for the Copley Indians at Copley High School.
  
  ## College career
  
  Carter rushed for 1,233 yards on 231 carries and nine touchdowns as a senior. He was named the MVP of the 2010 Pinstripe Bowl after rushing for 198 yards on 27 carries and two touchdowns. He was also the offensive MVP of the 2011 East–West Shrine Game. Carter currently ranks third on the Syracuse all-time rushing yards list with 3,104.
  
  ### College statistics
  
  | Year | Team | Att | Yards | Average | TDs | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 2006 | Syracuse | 156 | 713 | 4.6 | 4 | 9 | 46 | 0 |
  | 2007 | Syracuse | Medical redshirt | Medical redshirt | Medical redshirt | Medical redshirt | Medical redshirt | Medical redshirt | Medical redshirt |
  | 2008 | Syracuse | 23 | 137 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
  | 2009 | Syracuse | 236 | 1,021 | 4.3 | 11 | 11 | 117 | 1 |
  | 2010 | Syracuse | 231 | 1,233 | 5.3 | 9 | 8 | 45 | 0 |
  | College Totals | College Totals | 646 | 3,104 | 4.8 | 24 | 28 | 208 | 1 |
  
  ## Professional career
  
  ### Indianapolis Colts
  
  Carter was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with 119th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Prior to the draft, he was considered one of the better running back prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he rushed 101 times for 377 yards, and 2 touchdowns.
  
  ### Baltimore Ravens
  
  On August 21, 2013, the Indianapolis Colts traded Carter to the Baltimore Ravens for wide receiver David Reed. He was cut by the Ravens on August 30, 2013.
  
  ### Jacksonville Jaguars
  
  Carter was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 9, 2013. He was released on May 12, 2014.
  
  