Clemson's star linebackers are touted as the nation's best draft prospects at their position entering the upcoming season, and rightfully so. Coming off All-American campaigns in 2022, Barrett Carter and Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
CLEMSON, S.C. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that linebacker Barrett Carter has been named ACC Linebacker of the Week for his performance in Clemson's 31-16 victory against Louisville on Saturday. Carter's selection is Clemson's 10th ACC weekly accolade of the season and its second ACC Linebacker of the Week award, joining Jeremiah Trotter Jr.'s selection following Clemson's win against Florida State. Clemson has now garnered a total of 563 ACC weekly honors since 1968. Carter was credited by the gameday stat crew with eight tackles (3.5 for loss), two sacks, an interception and a pass breakup against Louisville. In the process, he became the first player to record 3.5 or more tackles for loss, 2.0 or more sacks and an interception in a game between two Power Five teams since South Carolina’s Melvin Ingram against Auburn in 2011. This season, Clemson's coaching staff has credited the All-ACC candidate with 50 tackles, 8.5 tackles for los
Patience is not a virtue the NFL is known for, especially when it comes to player development. The minute a player is drafted, the clock begins ticking on.
The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine begins next week in Indianapolis. There are a number of different components to the event, ranging from medical exams to player interviews and on-field drills.