Ki-Jana Carter's Net Worth and Career
Ki-Jana Carter is a former American professional football player known for his impressive career and entrepreneurial ventures. Born in Westerville, Ohio in September 1973, Carter rose to fame as a running back. He excelled at Westerville South High School, earning recognition as a Parade magazine high school All-American.
Collegiate Achievements
Attending Pennsylvania State University, Carter stood out as a Consensus All-American in 1994. His remarkable performance in the Rose Bowl led to him being named MVP in 1995. These accomplishments culminated in his 2014 induction into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame.
Professional Football Career
In the 1995 NFL Draft, Carter was the number one overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, signing a record-setting seven-year deal worth $19.2 million, including a $7 million signing bonus. Carter played for the Bengals from 1995 to 1999. His career continued with the Washington Redskins in 2001 and the New Orleans Saints from 2003 to 2004. Despite his career being plagued by injuries, Carter's resilience earned him the Ed Block Courage Award in 1998.
Post-Football Endeavors
After retiring from professional football, Carter transitioned into entrepreneurship and sports journalism. He became a sports blogger for OPENSports.com and founded Byoglobe, a sanitation technology company where he currently serves as CEO.
