Tony Carter ( cornerback ) Tony Carter ( born May 24 , 1986 in Jacksonville , Florida ) is an American football cornerback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League . He was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2009 . He played college football at Florida State . He has also played for the New England Patriots . Early years . Carter attended Mandarin High School in Jacksonville , Florida , where he played football as a cornerback , quarterback , and wide receiver . As a senior , he had four interceptions , two blocked kicks , and five touchdowns and earned third - team all - state honors . He was rated the second best cornerback in the nation by Rivals . com . Carter was a member of the East Squad in the 2004 U . S . Army All - American Bowl . He also participated in track and field , reaching the state finals in the 110 - meter hurdles as a junior . College career . Following high school , Carter chose to attend Florida State University over Tennessee and North Carolina . After redshirt ing in 2004 , Carter started all 13 games at cornerback as a freshman in 2005 . His 12 pass break - ups ranked first on the team , and added 41 tackles , including four for a loss , as well as one interception . He earned first - team Freshman All - American honors as well as being named to the All - Atlantic Coast Conference second team . After missing the first two games of his 2006 sophomore season with a knee injury , Carter went on to start the final 11 games of the season . He ranked second on the team with two interceptions , both of which Carter returned for touchdowns . Carter also added a blocked field goal return for a touchdown and a blocked PAT return for two points . His 20 points scored ranked seventh on the team . He finished the season with 27 tackles and was named the Most Valuable Defensive Player of the team ' s Emerald Bowl victory . As a junior in 2007 , Carter started all 13 games at cornerback , finishing with 45 tackles on the season , his career high . He also set a career mark with four interceptions , while tying the team lead with six pass break - ups and was First - Team All ACC . In 2008 , as a senior , Carter again started all 13 games , ending his Florida State career with a 33 - game starting streak . He finished the season with 25 tackles and two interceptions and earned first - team All - ACC honors . Professional career . Denver Broncos . After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft , Carter signed with the Denver Broncos on April 27 , 2009 . He was waived during final cuts on September 5 , 2009 , and re - signed to the team ' s practice squad the next day . He was promoted to the Broncos ' active roster on December 19 , 2009 , and made his NFL debut in Week 15 against the Oakland Raiders . In Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles , Carter made his first career start . He finished the 2009 season with three tackles and one pass defensed . He spent the first three games of the 2010 preseason with the Broncos before being waived / injured on August 30 , 2010 with a hamstring injury . He cleared waivers the next day , August 31 , and was released with an injury settlement ; he otherwise would have reverted to injured reserve . New England Patriots . The New England Patriots signed Carter to their practice squad on September 7 , 2010 . He was promoted to the 53 - man roster on December 18 , 2010 , prior the Patriots ' Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers . He was active for two of the final three games of the season , recording one tackle . On July 26 , Carter was informed he would be released on July 28 . Minnesota Vikings . On August 11 , 2011 , Carter signed with the Minnesota Vikings . Second stint with the Broncos . On November 29 , 2011 , Carter once again signed with the Denver Broncos . On October 15 , 2012 , against the Chargers on Monday Night Football , he recovered a fumble and ran 65 yards to score his first career touchdown . He would then intercept Philip Rivers in the 4th quarter . Carter had an interception return for a touchdown in a win November 10 , 2012 over the Carolina Panthers .