We have another former Alabama defensive back trying to pursue a return to the National Football League.
The Houston Texans will have Ha’Sean “Ha Ha” Clinton-Dix participating in a minicamp tryout this weekend, but it will also have Shyheim Carter too. According to a report from Aaron Wilson of NFL.com, the Texans will look at Carter.
Texans invited Alabama cornerback Shyheim Carter to rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to league source. Currently a graduate assistant with the Crimson Tide coaching staff, Carter (6-0, 191 pounds) had 43 tackles as a senior with one forced fumble, one interception
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) May 13, 2021
A native of Kentwood, La., Carter is currently a graduate assistant on the Crimson Tide’s coaching staff.
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As a former four-star in the 2016 signing class, he was the starting nickelback in Alabama’s defense in 2018 and 2019. Carter totaled 87 combined tackles, six tackles for loss, 17 pass breakups, three interceptions, and two touchdowns. He was a two-time Southeastern Conference Champion (2016, 2018) and a College Football Playoff National Champion in 2017.
As a player, Nick Saban was high on Carter for his intelligence, leadership, and ball skills. He referred to the former cornerback as “one of the smartest players he’s ever coached.” Carter had 43 tackles (2.5 for loss), seven breakups, and one interception during his senior year in 2019.
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