Michael Carter II - Inside Cornerback Duke Blue Devils Scouting Report

MICHAEL CARTER II | Duke | CB | #26 | Sr | 5095 | 180 | Douglassville, GA | South Paulding HS | 03.08.99

Overview: 

Quick, fast and aggressive, Carter was a playmaker on the back end for the team for the better part of his Blue Devils career. Having played all over the secondary for the team, Carter can assume a variety of roles on the next level, but looks to fit best inside at nickel. He is a quick-twitch athlete who is able to change directions well, redirecting and making plays on the ball in the air/at the catch point. Carter is a fearless run defender, showing no problem mixing it up with the best. Sporting a small frame, there will be some limitations to Carter’s game at the next level. In a lot of ways, he mirrors former Baylor standout Grayland Arnold. He’s a playmaker on the back end, but may be one that is pigeonholed into one spot specifically. With Carter’s combination of quickness, physicality and effort, he stands a good chance to compete for a roster spot, but might have a tough time carving out anything more than a role as a depth piece at his peak.

Background: 

Raised in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Three-star recruit according to 247Sports. Public Policy major and pursuing a certificate in Markets and Management. Academic standout. Started two of 12 games played as a freshman. Started 11 games, missing two games due to injury as a sophomore. Started all 12 games as a junior. Started in 11 games as a senior. Father played baseball at the University of New Orleans. A standout baseball player in high school.