Michael Carter was drafted No. 121 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of SMU. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #121
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 662nd at SMU
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Michael Carter came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 662nd among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 66100% of career value
- Final season
- 19928 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 121
Who came off the board on either side of Michael Carter.
South Carolina State
Tennessee State
Eastern Kentucky
Texas
SMU in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Michael Carter
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Michael Carter in the 1984 NFL Draft
Michael Carter is a Nose tackle out of SMU selected No. 121 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value SMU has produced 55 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 Michael Carter drafted?
Michael Carter was selected No. 121 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/michael-carter.
What college did Michael Carter play for?
Michael Carter played college football at SMU in the ACC. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Michael Carter's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 66 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/michael-carter.