Barrett Carter

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Barrett Carter
Barrett Carter.jpg
Carter with the Clemson Tigers in 2024
No. 49 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2002-10-23) October 23, 2002 (age 22)
Suwanee, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school: North Gwinnett (Suwanee, Georgia)
College: Clemson (2021–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: 4th round, 119th pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Barrett Carter (born October 23, 2002) is an American professional football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Bengals in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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Early life

Carter was born on October 23, 2002, in Suwanee, Georgia. He attended North Gwinnett High School; he recorded 73 tackles and 10 sacks in 2019. [1] Carter was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Clemson over offers from Georgia, Auburn, and Ohio State. [2]

College career

Carter played in 12 games as a freshman in 2021. [3] [4] He entered his sophomore season as a starter. [5]

College statistics
YearGPTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
SoloAstTotLossSkIntYdsAvgTDPDFFFR
Clemson Tigers
2021 879162.00.0000101
2022 1341327310.55.5210.50820
2023 123725629.53.5100.00501
2024 14424082113.5000701
Career 5212610723333.012.5310.302123

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+18 in
(1.83 m)
231 lb
(105 kg)
32+18 in
(0.82 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.64 s1.59 s2.69 s4.41 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)
9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)
22 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [6] [7] [8]

Carter was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round (119th overall) of the 2025 NFL draft. [9] [10]

References

  1. "Football recruit Barrett Carter likes what he sees in Clemson". The State . March 16, 2020.
  2. Sallee, Barrett (May 21, 2020). "Clemson football recruiting: Four-star linebacker Barrett Carter commits to Tigers". CBS Sports . Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. "Barrett Carter: Clemson football linebacker through the years". The Greenville News . October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  4. "5 breakout players to know for Clemson's 2022 defense". The State . August 13, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. Priester, JP (September 6, 2022). "Clemson LB Barrett Carter Thinks Opener Against Georgia Tech 'A Statement Game'". SI.com . Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  6. Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Barrett Carter Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  7. "Clemson 2025 Pro Day Results". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
  8. "Barrett Carter College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  9. Keel, Fletcher (April 26, 2025). "Cincinnati Bengals select linebacker Barrett Carter in fourth round of 2025 NFL Draft". WLWT . Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  10. Hobson, Geoff (April 26, 2025). "Bengals Select Clemson LB Barrett Carter With 119th Overall Pick". Bengals.com.