Andre Carter was drafted No. 7 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2001 NFL Draft out of California. 184 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #7
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 184
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 5916th at California
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Andre Carter came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
184 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value
- Games played
- 184
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 5916th among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2237% of career value
- Final season
- 201312 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 7
Who came off the board on either side of Andre Carter.
TCU · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Georgia · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Michigan
NC State · 1× Pro Bowl
California in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Andre Carter in the 2001 NFL Draft
Andre Carter is a Defensive end out of California selected No. 7 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2001 NFL Draft. 184 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Andre Carter drafted?
Andre Carter was selected No. 7 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/andre-carter.
What college did Andre Carter play for?
Andre Carter played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Andre Carter's NFL career turn out?
184 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 59 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/andre-carter.