Shyheim Carter

Shyheim Carter was born on December 15, 1997, in Kentwood, Louisiana. He attended Kentwood High School, where he excelled as both a quarterback and cornerback. During his high school career, Carter was a four-star recruit, earned first-team all-state honors as a junior and senior, and participated in the Under Armour All-America Game. He also led Kentwood to a state championship in 2015, demonstrating his versatility by throwing for 2,443 yards, rushing for 1,648 yards, and intercepting five passes in that season.

Carter committed to play college football at the University of Alabama, where he initially struggled with the playbook but eventually became known as a knowledgeable player. As a true freshman in 2016, he appeared in nine games. His role expanded in his sophomore year, playing in all 14 games. In 2018, Carter became a starter, recording 44 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and two interceptions returned for touchdowns. He finished his Alabama tenure in 2019 with 43 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, seven pass breakups, and an interception, having played in 50 games with 23 starts at the STAR nickelback position.

Following his college career, Carter entered the NFL in 2020 as an undrafted free agent, signing with the New York Jets. He also spent time on the practice squads of the Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans. Carter later joined the Tennessee Titans, where he made his NFL debut in Week 4 of the 2023 season after several stints on their practice squad and waivers. In 2025, Carter signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League, continuing his professional football journey. He also gained coaching experience as a spring graduate assistant for Alabama in 2021 before returning to professional play.