Marty Carter (2018) - Hall of Fame - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics

Marty Carter

Induction:
2018

Marty Carter was one of Middle Tennessee football’s top defensive standouts and he capped his career as OVC Defensive Player of the Year in 1990. A hard-hitting safety with a knack for always being around the football, Carter was a playmaker who led the Blue Raiders’ defense to greatness during his remarkable three-year career. Carter helped lead the Blue Raiders to OVC Championships in 1989 and 1990. Middle Tennessee reached the second round of the NCAA I-AA National Playoffs in each of those seasons. Carter’s final season as a Blue Raider was certainly memorable. He finished the campaign with 91 total tackles to go with three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and an interception. The standout defensive stalwart was taken by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1991 NFL Draft. He was one of the most productive Blue Raiders at the NFL level, making 868 tackles and 13 interceptions during his 11-year career. The versatile Carter made at least 11 starts in 10 of his 11 seasons at the NFL level, playing for Tampa Bay, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit.