2009 (FRESHMAN): Redshirted. Did not see varsity action.

HIGH SCHOOL: A decorated lineman at North Stanly High School for coach Jim Mason … Also kicked and punted for the Comets … Earned second consecutive all-county and all-conference laurels as a senior after grabbing all-state accolades as a junior punter … Selected to participate in Shrine Bowl at season’s end … Also lettered in basketball and golf at North Stanly.

PERSONAL: The son of Debbie and the late Roger Carter was born on Dec. 17, 1990 … Has two older brothers, Nick and Brandon … Brandon is a former football player at Catawba … Graduated in the top four percent (7th) of his 173-member senior class at North Stanly High School … A biology (pre-physical therapy) major at UNCP.