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Joseph Carter

6-5, 250, DE, Jackson, S.C. (Chaffey CC/Silver Bluff HS)

 

Defensive end prospect Joseph Carter joins the Nebraska program from Chaffey Community College in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The 6-5, 250-pound Carter will have two years to complete two seasons of eligibility at Nebraska. Carter helped the Panthers to a 6-5 record and a berth in the Western State Bowl in 2010. Carter racked up 73 total tackles, including 17 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, six quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery for Coach Carl Beach. Carter first starred for Chaffey in 2009, when he recored 38 tackles and 10 tackles for loss from his defensive end position. Carter went to Chaffey CC from Silver Bluff High School in Aiken, S.C., where he was a defensive standout. Carter is ranked among the top 40 overall junior college prospects by both Rivals.com and SuperPrep Magazine. Carter was born on June 13, 1990, and is the son of Shiretta Carter. He chose Nebraska over offers from Arizona and Rutgers.