Clemson’s defense is always good these days, and they will be that much better in 2024 with star linebacker Barrett Carter returning for another season.
Carter, a key player for the Tigers and a potential early pick in the 2024 NFL draft, surprised everyone by choosing to stick with the team. The young linebacker opted to return to develop and, possibly, improve his draft stock.
ESPN recently named way too early 2024 All-Americans, with Carter named as one of the three first-team linebackers.
Although he was overshadowed by Jeremiah Trotter Jr. last season, Carter decided to return as the leader of Clemson’s defense and one of college football’s most versatile linebackers instead of entering the NFL draft . He has nine sacks and 12 pass breakups over the past two seasons and is equally effective on both running and passing downs.
Carter was great in 2023, performing as a top defender for the Tigers. I11 games, securing the second spot on the team with 59 tackles and the third spot with nine tackles for loss, along with three sacks.
In 2024, the defense will be Carter’s to lead. He will step into the Trotter Jr. role as the face of the defense, and he is fully capable of doing so.