Dwaine L. Carpenter (born November 4, 1976, in Pinehurst, North Carolina) is a professional defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was signed as a street free agent by the Buffalo Destroyers in 2002. He played college football for the North Carolina A&T Aggies. Carpenter has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis Rams in the National Football League, and Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.