Barrett Carter LB Clemson | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Barrett Carter LB Clemson
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 01/12/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (88%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.5 DOB: 10/23/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB | |
| Last Updated: 01/12/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.55 seconds (88%*) | |
| Age: 21.5 DOB: 10/23/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 85.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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60% |
| Pass Rush: |
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76% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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73% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#21
Position rank:
#2
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| College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1591 | ||
ESPN RATING: 84/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Barrett Carter from North Gwinnett High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Carter joined Clemson after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Carter saw action in 12 games and played a total of 183 snaps at linebacker for the Tigers. He recorded 12 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 9 stops. In coverage Carter notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 122.1.
As a sophomore for the Tigers in 2022 Carter played in 12 games and took part in 766 snaps for the Tigers. He recorded 45 tackles, 14 assists, while adding 32 stops. In coverage Carter made 4 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 79.2. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 24 total pressures, and 15 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 4 sacks during the year.
In 2023 as a junior Carter played in 11 games and contributed on 588 snaps. He recorded 40 tackles, 23 assists while making 26 stops. In coverage Carter chalked up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 92.5. As a pass rusher, he produced 17 total pressures, which included 13 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 3 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Effective in pursuit when chasing down backs as a run defender. Carter has the athleticism to cover a lot of ground when dropping into coverage.
- Shows a great feel in coverage. Often arrives at the receiver at the same time as the ball, conceding few yards after the catch. Has straight-line speed to stay with or chase down receivers in man.
- Exhibits good closing speed with long arms, making him adept at hindering quarterbacks and running backs.
- Displays good quickness off the line of scrimmage and flashes the violent hands to win around the edge.
- He has good speed and closing burst when blitzing.
- Carter demonstrates good quickness and an excellent understanding of angles, often outmaneuvering blockers to the spot.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- While effective in pursuit, Carter's instinct for locating the ball against the run could improve.
- Despite his lateral agility, there's room to enhance his pursuit effectiveness.
- As a tackler, he tends to grab and drag more, and could benefit from increasing the intensity of his hits.
Barrett Carter percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Barrett Carter (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
22.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.