Barrett Carter
Career Summary
Barrett Carter is a linebacker from Suwanee, Georgia, who played four seasons at Clemson before the Cincinnati Bengals selected him in the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Carter grew up in Suwanee, Georgia, and developed into a nationally rated defensive prospect before college.
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High School
Carter attended North Gwinnett High School, where he was a five-star recruit and a top-20 national prospect. He was named the Maxwell Football Club National Defensive Player of the Year as a senior.
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College Career
Carter played 52 games with 40 starts for Clemson from 2021 through 2024, totaling 233 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 21 pass breakups, three interceptions and two forced fumbles.
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Path to the NFL
After four productive seasons at Clemson and a Butkus Award finalist campaign, Carter entered the 2025 NFL Draft. Cincinnati selected him in the fourth round with the 119th overall pick.
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NFL Career
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Carter in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and signed him to his rookie contract in May 2025.
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Career Accomplishments
Carter was a two-time All-ACC selection and earned first-team All-ACC and third-team AP All-America honors in 2024. He was a Butkus Award finalist, Lott IMPACT Trophy semifinalist and Clemson team captain in his final season.
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Playing Style
Cincinnati's scouting staff described Carter as a versatile, three-down linebacker with coverage skills, agility and reaction quickness in the open field. He was listed at 6-foot and 231 pounds entering the draft.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
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MFT Score: 70.5
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