Russell Carter was drafted No. 10 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft out of SMU. 64 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 64
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 1617th at SMU
The pick
How Russell Carter came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
64 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 64
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 1617th among SMU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1275% of career value
- Final season
- 19895 years after the draft
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of Russell Carter.
Vanderbilt
Oklahoma
Florida · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida State
SMU in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Russell Carter in the 1984 NFL Draft
Russell Carter is a Defensive back out of SMU selected No. 10 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft. 64 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 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 Russell Carter drafted?
Russell Carter was selected No. 10 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/russell-carter.
What college did Russell Carter play for?
Russell 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 Russell Carter's NFL career turn out?
64 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/russell-carter.