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SASKATOON — Duron Carter has made an impressive first impression on the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

The controversial wide receiver has been an exemplary player and teammate during the opening days of Roughriders training camp at the University of Saskatchewan.

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There hasn’t been any indication of discord between Carter and his new CFL teammates. He has sacrificed his body while catching footballs and then racing downfield to make blocks for his teammates.

The 26-year-old Carter seems to keep smiling whether he is sweating through a drill, sprinting downfield or just chatting with his fellow receivers. He has also been charming, engaging and entertaining while meeting with the media after each session.

“He’s misunderstood and I’ve said that before,’’ said quarterback Kevin Glenn, who was Carter’s teammate for a portion of the 2016 season with the Montreal Alouettes. “People know how I feel about him. I judge a guy not just by how he is on the field, but off of it.’’