Riders’ Duron Carter showing tackling skills on big Jerome Messam

Many around the CFL wondered how well Duron Carter could tackle in his first start as a defensive back for the Riders.

.@sskroughriders WR/DB Duron @DC_CHILLIN_8 with the big hit on @calstampeders RB @JMessam. What can't this guy do? #CFLGameDay #RiderPride pic.twitter.com/f13hpTTQfA

— CFL on TSN (@CFLonTSN) October 21, 2017

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Carter stands five-foot-five, 205 pounds and Messam is at six-foot-three, 255 pounds. So the receiver-turned-defensive back was giving away 50 pounds and showed no fear.