Overview
- The rising senior reversed his draft declaration to use his remaining eligibility after battling turf toe and nearing graduation.
- He informed head coach Josh Heupel and linebackers coach William Inge, and he emailed athletic director Danny White about the decision.
- He is not expected to return to Tennessee as new coordinator Jim Knowles reshapes the defense, including the addition of Penn State transfer Amare Campbell.
- On3’s Steve Wiltfong identified Alabama and Texas A&M as early schools to watch as Carter targets another SEC destination.
- Carter led the Volunteers with 76 tackles in 2025 and earned second-team All-SEC recognition.