| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1952 Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1971–1974 | Miami (FL) |
| 1975–1986 | Denver Broncos |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1987–1988 | Denver Broncos (DL) |
| 1987–1993 | Howard (DL) |
| 1994–1995 | Miami Killian High School (DL) |
| 1995–1996 | San Jose State (DL) |
| 1997–1998 | Maryland (DL) |
| 1999–2000 | Washington Redskins (DL) |
| 2001–2003 | New York Jets (DL) |
| 2004–2005 | Temple (DL) |
| 2005–2007 | Florida A&M |
| 2009–2011 | New Mexico (DL) |
| 2012 | Towson (DL) |
| 2013–2015 | Purdue (DL) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 16–17 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
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Rubin Carter (born December 12, 1952) is an American former football player and coach. He last served as defensive line coach for Purdue University. Carter played professionally as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) with the Denver Broncos from 1975 to 1986. Carter was the head coach of the Florida A&M Rattlers football team from 2005 to 2007. Carter has been the defensive line coach at the University of New Mexico under head coach Mike Locksley. Carter graduated from Fort Lauderdale's Stranahan High School in 1971.[citation needed] Carter was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. Carter is African-American.[1] He is the father of Andre Carter.