Barrett Carter
Cincinnati BengalsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Clemson · ACC
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 64 | 10 | 5.5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 87 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Clemson · 2025 draft class
Carter is an athletic, versatile linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range and playmaking ability. He possesses exceptional speed and explosiveness for the position, allowing him to excel in pursuit and as a blitzer. Carter demonstrates fluid movement skills in coverage, with the ability to match up with running backs and tight ends in man coverage and the awareness to pattern-match in zone. His processing continues to develop, showing improved play recognition and trigger. Carter takes on blocks effectively with strong hands to disengage and find the ball carrier.
Strengths
- Elite athleticism
- versatility
- coverage ability
- blitzing prowess
- tackling in space
- pursuit range
- competitive toughness
- developmental upside
Concerns
- Still developing play recognition consistency
- occasional false steps in run fits
- can improve block destruction when taking on offensive linemen
- developing consistency in zone drops