Carter O'Donnell
Carter O'Donnell (born December 23, 1998) is a professional gridiron football offensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played U Sports football for the Alberta Golden Bears from 2016 to 2019. He was one of two U Sports football players to be invited to the 2020 East–West Shrine Bowl, which is held in the United States.[1]
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Calgary, Alberta | December 23, 1998||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
Weight: | 313 lb (142 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Lindsay Thurber High School (Red Deer, Alberta) | ||
University: | Alberta | ||
CFL draft: | 2020 / Round: 3 / Pick: 22 | ||
Undrafted: | 2020 | ||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
Roster status: | Reserve/Future | ||
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Professional career
O'Donnell was ranked as the third best player in the CFL's Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for players eligible in the 2020 CFL Draft, and first by players in U Sports, at the end of the 2019 U Sports season.[2] He was drafted in the third round, 22nd overall, by the Montreal Alouettes.[3]
Indianapolis Colts
O'Donnell was not selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, but officially signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts on April 29, 2020.[4] He was waived on September 5, 2020 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[5][6] On January 10, 2021, O'Donnell signed a reserve/futures contract with the Colts.[7]
References
- Moddejonge, Gerry (January 23, 2020). "Golden Bears product Carter O'Donnell shines in spotlight of East-West Shrine Bowl". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- "Gallimore headlines spring edition of Scouting Bureau". Canadian Football League. April 20, 2020. Retrieved April 20, 2020.
- https://www.cfl.ca/draft-tracker/2020/
- "Colts Sign 10 Undrafted Free Agents". Colts.com. April 29, 2020.
- Walker, Andrew (September 5, 2020). "Colts Announce Final 2020 Roster Cuts". Colts.com.
- "Roster Moves: T Chaz Green Brought Back To Active Roster, DT Sheldon Day To IR, 14 Signed To Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 6, 2020.
- "Colts Announce Two Extensions, 16 Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2021.