A six-year Virginia defensive tackle and team captain, Jahmeer Carter signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent projecting as a rotational nose tackle.
Jahmeer Carter's college career stretched an unusual six seasons at Virginia, spanning a redshirt year and a pandemic-era extra year of eligibility, and he leaves Charlottesville as one of the most experienced defensive linemen in this year's rookie class. The Maryland native signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent, offering depth and special teams value on the interior line.
Path to the league
Carter, a three-star recruit out of Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland, joined Virginia in 2020 and stayed for six seasons, making 58 career starts. He went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed a three-year, $3.11 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers that included a $10,000 signing bonus.
Career highlights
Carter finished his Virginia career with 165 total tackles and 2.5 sacks across more than 3,000 career snaps, and he was named a team captain in his final season. He was also recognized academically, earning multiple ACC Academic Honor Roll selections and an NSCA All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year nod in 2023.
2025 season recap
In his final season at Virginia, Carter played in 14 games and recorded 30 tackles with one tackle for loss while serving as a team captain along the defensive line. Scouts viewed him as an undersized but high-motor interior lineman, a profile that projects him as a rotational nose tackle and special teams contributor for the Chargers.
Sources
- 247Sports: UVA Football's Jahmeer Carter declares for 2026 NFL Draft
- SI.com: Chargers Roster Spotlights - Jahmeer Carter
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Defensive Tackle
- Group
- defense
- College
- Virginia
- Hometown
- Baltimore, MD, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
