Jimmie Carter was drafted No. 178 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft out of New Mexico. 1 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 1
The pick
How Jimmie Carter came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
1 regular-season games
- Games played
- 1
- Final season
- 19873 years after the draft
Around pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmie Carter.
Penn State
New Mexico State
Central Arkansas
Texas
New Mexico in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from New Mexico
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
New Mexico · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#81
Charles Baker
LB · ARI · 1980
New Mexico
#68
Quincy Black
LB · TB · 2007
New Mexico
#176
Nick Speegle
LB · CLE · 2005
New Mexico
#226
Casey Tisdale
LB · NE · 2000
New Mexico
#316
Bob Shupryt
LB · CHI · 1981
New Mexico
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmie Carter in the 1984 NFL Draft
Jimmie Carter is a Linebacker out of New Mexico selected No. 178 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft. 1 regular-season games New Mexico has produced 32 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 Jimmie Carter drafted?
Jimmie Carter was selected No. 178 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/jimmie-carter.
What college did Jimmie Carter play for?
Jimmie Carter played college football at New Mexico in the Mountain West. See every New Mexico draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/new-mexico-lobos.
How did Jimmie Carter's NFL career turn out?
1 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/jimmie-carter.