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Pick:Round Four, 119th Overall
Name:Barrett Carter
Hometown:Suwanee, Georgia
College:Clemson
Height- 6'0"
Weight- 231 lbs
Arm- 32 "
Hand- 9
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College Highlights:Carter was Third-team Associated Press All-American, First-team All-ACC and was a finalist for the Butkus Award (nation's top LB) in 2024 after compiling 82 tackles and seven pass break-ups.
Draftnick Takes:"Prototypical three-down linebacker who added muscle mass in 2024 without losing playmaking quickness Carter can play around or off the block and has the agility and reaction quickness for sudden adjustments as an open-field tacklerCarter's demeanor, versatility and athletic profile give him a good chance of becoming a quality starter as a run-and-chase Will linebacker." -NFL.com
How does he fit:An immediate special teams contributor and situational piece in various packages.
Did You Know?:Carter was named as the 2024 recipient of the Tim Bourret Award, presented annually to the player who best represents himself, his teammates and Clemson University in the media.... He was active volunteer with Our Friend Christopher, an organization established to honor Christopher Miles, a high school teammate of Carter's who passed away from a stage 4 glioblastoma brain tumor
