Robert Carter Jr.

Robert Carter Jr. (born February 16, 2003) is an American professional football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia-Wise Cavaliers before transferring to the Robert Morris Colonials after two years. He has also played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career In two years with the UVA Wise Cavaliers, Carter played 22 games, making 77 tackles, and returning kicks, including a career best 96-yard return against Emory & Henry.

In the 2023 season, Carter played 10 games for the Robert Morris Colonials, making 22 tackles, including 17 solo tackles. He also returned 12 kickoffs for 293 yards, with his longest return being 44 yards. In 2024, Carter played 12 games, making 44 tackles, including 28 solo tackles. That year he ran back 10 kickoffs, including a 92-yard return for a touchdown against Central Connecticut.

Carter also made 4 interceptions for the Colonials in 2024, including one off Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes in which he leapt up and caught the ball with his right hand, bringing it into his body while doing a 360 degree spin in the air before landing on the ground, which drew comparisons to Odell Beckham Jr.

Professional career

BC Lions Carter signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on May 7, 2025. and Sports Illustrated said was “one of the best interceptions you’ll ever see,” comparing Carter to Odell Beckham Jr. He intercepted a pass in the end zone that was thrown by Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell from about the 40 yard line and intended for Brendan O'Leary-Orange. Carter leaped up and with his left hand caught the ball without making contact with O'Leary-Orange and cradled the ball with his body as he came down and rolled to maintain possession of the ball. Comparing this catch with the one he made while playing for Robert Morris, Carter said the Robert Morris catch was better, because he had a broken hand at the time.

Indianapolis Colts On January 8, 2026, Carter signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He was waived on August 30 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.