Is Jerome Carter III starting?
Jerome Carter III is the projected starter at SS for Clemson Tigers.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 3-star recruit out of Columbia, ranked #2,794 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 76 tackles, 6 INT, 2 PBU. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot and 98th-percentile production nationally — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #6
- Class
- JR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Transfer
- Old Dominion
Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 76 | 6 | 2 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8083
- National Rank
- #2794
- High School
- Columbia
- Hometown
- Lake City, FL
Why this rating?
On a 88-rated defense; 98th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.90 for competition level) put them +6 vs unit starters → 91.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at SS · Clemson Tigers
- 1691Jerome Carter IIIStarter
- 2585Ronan Hanafin
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.