When the New England Patriots cut DeAndre Carter three years ago, the diminutive wide receiver and return specialist wanted to stay busy and get involved with the community.
So, Carter took up work as a substitute teacher in Hayward, Calif. This allowed him to give back to kids and stay available for NFL auditions.
Now, the Texans' primary kick returner is an NFL starting wide receiver with Keke Coutee sidelined with a hamstring injury and had a career-long 50-yard reception against the New York Jets last week.
"I was trying to help out and help kids find their way through life in a rough area," Carter said.