When Does Daniel Jeremiah Expect Clemson’s Carter to Be Drafted?

NFL Network draft pundit Daniel Jeremiah met with the media this week ahead of next week’s NFL Combine.

When does Jeremiah expect former Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter to come off the board in April’s NFL Draft?

Jeremiah touched on that while discussing the off-ball linebackers in this year’s draft class, via Turf Show Times:

“When you look at linebackers, it’s not a great off the ball linebacker year…I like Chris Paul Jr. from Ole Miss. Maybe third round. Cody Simons, same, out of Ohio State. Jeffrey Bassa, Oregon, Barrett Carter, Clemson. That group of guys to me is in that third round range.”

A recent mock draft from NFL.com’s Chad Reuter, who has covered the draft since 2000, projected Carter to be selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round with the 96th overall pick.

NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks recently ranked the top five players at each position in this year’s draft class, and he has Carter as the No. 4 off-ball linebacker.

A two-time All-America selection and two-time All-ACC honoree, Carter was credited by Clemson’s coaching staff with 254 tackles (31.5 for loss), 12.5 sacks, 24 pass breakups, three interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries over 52 games (40 starts) from 2021-24.

At the conclusion of his career, Carter’s 2,482 career snaps were the most by a Tiger linebacker on record. He was the only player in the nation during his four-year career to record at least 30 tackles for loss, at least 20 pass breakups and three or more interceptions.

Carter is one of six Clemson players who were invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, which will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from Feb. 24-March 3.

The 2025 NFL Draft is scheduled to be held from April 24-26 inside and around iconic Lambeau Field and Titletown in Green Bay, Wisconsin.