Barrett Carter out of Suwannee, Georgia, has decided to play his college football career at Clemson University for Coach Dabo Swinney. Carter, ranked as the 11th best linebacker in the 2021 class by ESPN, had narrowed his choices down to Clemson, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Ohio State.

Carter’s former teammate, Jordan Hancock, committed earlier and brings a potent tandem to the Clemson defense. As a junior, Carter,. 6-1 220, racked up 76 tackles and 9 sacks, and is primed to have a standout senior season.