A unanimous 4-star prospect and top 20 safety nationally, Carter is ranked 82nd nationally and No. 1 in Kentucky via Rivals. He chose the Cats over finalists Auburn, Colorado, and Louisville. He also held offers from some of the biggest programs in the sport, including Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, and Oregon, among others.
Originally from Chattanooga, TN, Carter moved to Paducah last summer, where he starred for Paducah Tilghman High School, helping them to an undefeated regular season and a deep run in the 4A state playoffs, falling in the semifinals.
While it’s okay to celebrate his commitment, it will still be a battle until signing day. Auburn is seen as Kentucky’s biggest threat with Carter planning multiple visits, and he also has a family connection to Deion Sander’s Colorado program.
That said, he will almost certainly take an official visit to Kentucky this fall. Vince Marrow has made Carter a priority of this class and will do everything in his power to retain the talented defensive back.
Carter makes the sixth commitment for Kentucky’s 2025 class, to go along with two talented offensive players and fellow 4-star recruits Quintin Simmons Jr (WR) and Marquise Davis (RB).
