Larry Carter was drafted No. 74 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Larry Carter came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Larry Carter.
Texas · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Florida
Kentucky in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Larry Carter in the 1980 NFL Draft
Larry Carter is a Defensive back out of Kentucky selected No. 74 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Kentucky has produced 99 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Larry Carter drafted?
Larry Carter was selected No. 74 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/larry-carter.
What college did Larry Carter play for?
Larry Carter played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Larry Carter's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/larry-carter.