Carter attended Bradley Central High School located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Coming out of high school, Carter was rated as a four-star recruit, the 3rd ranked athlete, and the 111th overall player in the class of 2024, while also holding offers from schools such as Colorado, Michigan, and Tennessee.[1][2] Ultimately, Carter committed to play college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.[3][4]
College career
Heading into the 2024 season, Carter competed for a starting spot in the Volunteers secondary, where he earned a starting spot for Tennessee heading into week one.[5][6] During Carter's debut for the Volunteers in week one of the 2024 season, he notched two tackles in a win over the Chattanooga Mocs.[7] In week seven, Carter was named the SEC freshman of the week after notching seven tackles with one and a half being for a loss, and a sack, as he helped Tennessee to a win over the Florida Gators.[8] In week eight of the 2024 season late in the fourth quarter, Carter caused a massive 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on receiver Kendrick Law, which set up a fourth and long which would not be converted, helping the Volunteers upset rival Alabama.[9]