Kats' Carter Named AFL Defensive Player of Week
Published on May 3, 2005 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Nashville Kats News Release
NASHVILLE (May 3, 2005) â Nashville Kats defensive specialist Kahlil Carter has been selected as the ADT Defensive Player of the Week for the Arena Football League's week 14.
Carter, a third-year player from Southern Arkansas, helped lead the Kats to one of the season's biggest upsets last week in a 57-55 win at San Jose. He led all defenders with eight total tackles, and he intercepted SaberCats' quarterback Mark Grieb twice.
The performance put an exclamation point on the end of what was an outstanding month of April for Carter. He posted a team-high 34.5 tackles, four interceptions and 10 passes defended in five games last month. He also forced a fumble and recovered one to help preserve a tie at Dallas. He was named Defensive MVP in consecutive upset wins over Tampa Bay (10 tackles, 5 pass breakups) and San Jose (8 tackles, 2 interceptions). He is part of a defense that has only allowed 21 TD's in the last 53 possessions by opponents (39.7%), dating back to April 3 win over Grand Rapids.
The Kats are unbeaten in their last five games and are still in the hunt for a playoff berth. Nashville hosts Grand Rapids on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Gaylord Entertainment Center.
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