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0-0 (0.0) vs ASU. Carter 2025 (JUNIOR): Joined the Red Raiders prior to the spring of 2025 with two seasons of eligibility. PRIOR TO TEXAS TECH. Spent first three seasons of collegiate career with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Lafayette, La, Played in 26 career games and made 15 starts at Louisiana. In previous two seasons (2023-24), compiled 76 receptions, 944 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns over 25 games. Did not play as a true freshman. Considered one of the nation's top tight ends in the transfer portal prior to signing with Texas Tech. 2024 SEASON (SOPHOMORE/LOUISIANA): Started all 13 games played in. Did not participate in Ragin' Cajuns bowl game. Tabbed to the All-Sun Belt first team in first season as the Rajin' Cajuns starting tight end. Owned the fifth-best receiving grade (89.2) among all FBS tight ends according to Pro Football Focus. Ranked second on the team in receptions (48), receiving yards (689), receiving touchdowns (4) and receiving yards per game (53.0). Led all Sun Belt tight ends in receiving yards and receiving yards per game.
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