A 2017 Bengals CFA signee, Carter looks to bounce back in 2019 after missing the entire ’18 season due to a shoulder injury suffered in preseason finale ... As a rookie in 2017, played in all 16 games and was key contributor on special teams, ranking second in snaps (284 of 450) and third in tackles (nine) ... Was considered an aggressive blocker in college in run-heavy offense ... Had 59 career catches (fifth all-time among Nebraska TEs) for 744 yards and four TDs.

Career transactions: Signed with Cincinnati as college free agent on 5-5-17.

2018 highlights: Played in all four preseason games, with one start ... Caught two passes for 26 yards in preseason, and had a special teams tackle ... Suffered shoulder injury in preseason finale vs. Indianapolis, and was placed on Reserve/Injured Sept. 1 (shoulder).

2017—Signed with Bengals in May as a CFA, and successfully made the roster out of training camp ... Played in all 16 Bengals games ... Finished third on team with nine special teams tackles (seven solo) ... Saw action as team’s primary H-B in Games 5-7, when starter Ryan Hewitt was out with a knee injury.

College: Played in 43 career games, with 35 starts ... Totaled 59 catches for 744 yards (12.6 average) and four receiving TDs, as well as five rushes for 82 yards and a rushing TD ... Started 10 games as a senior, and totaled 19 catches for 190 yards and a TD, en route to earning honorable mention all-Big Ten honors (coaches and media), despite missing three full games and most of a fourth with elbow injury.

Personal: Hometown is New Orleans, La. ... Attended Archbishop Rummel High School in Metairie, La. ... As a senior, totaled 23 receptions for 418 yards and five TDs, while lining up as tight end, H-back and fullback ... Helped team to 14-0 record and Louisiana Class 5A state championship ... Was also a standout on school’s basketball team ... Criminology and criminal justice major at Nebraska ... First name is pronounced “SEE-thin.”