Jahmeer Carter
Career Summary
Jahmeer Carter is a defensive lineman in the Los Angeles Chargers organization.
The Baltimore, Maryland, native completed a six-year Virginia career before signing with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
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Early Life
Carter is from Baltimore, Maryland.
He attended Archbishop Spalding and was a graduate student in Virginia's School of Education.
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High School
Carter was an accomplished defensive tackle at Archbishop Spalding.
He was a three-time first-team all-county honoree, a two-time All-MIAA selection and the 2019 Al Laramore Trophy recipient as Anne Arundel County's top lineman.
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College Career
Carter played six seasons at Virginia.
He appeared in nine of Virginia's 10 games as a true freshman in 2020 and entered his final season with 2,805 career snaps. He tied his career high with six tackles at NC State in 2025.
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Path to the NFL
Carter signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
Los Angeles added the Virginia defensive lineman after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Carter began his professional career with the Chargers in 2026.
The Chargers listed him among their 2026 practice-squad signings.
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Career Accomplishments
Carter received multiple Virginia strength, leadership and academic honors.
Virginia named him a Defensive Impact Player and Strength & Conditioning Dedication Award recipient in 2024. He also received the NSCA All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award in 2023.
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Playing Style
Carter is an experienced interior defensive lineman.
Virginia used him at defensive tackle and credited his long-term production with more than 2,800 career snaps entering 2025.
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