Not many player studies are more unique and exciting than Andre Carter II out of Army. He was initially recruited as a Tight End and made the switch to OLB in 2019. In 2021, he finally arrived as a supreme pass rusher and racked up plenty of impressive stats. The first thing you notice about Carter is his slender frame. Because he was enrolled in military training, he didn’t have an adequate amount of time in the weight room. Now that he’s ready to play in the pros, he is expected to gain more mass and develop better power. He has unique circumstances, but this is a developmental project worth taking a chance on. The big question is how much you want to invest in him.
Two all-22 games and three more regular games were evaluated. This scouting report includes grades on all relevant traits based on his film. His scouting report also factored in stats and analytics, such as PFF grades. Use promo code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Please gamble responsibly and leave your feedback on Twitter @FBIntellect.
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| Profile |
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| 10th EDGE / 2nd RD | 6’7 / 256 | Class – SR | College – Army |
| Pro Comparison |
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| Maxx Crosby Light |
| Scheme |
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| 3-4/ 4-3 Pass Rusher |
D-line Stats
2022:
PR – 23
SK – 4
TKL – 41
TFL – 7.5
2021:
PR – 59
SK – 15
TKL – 41
TFL – 17
Clip Analysis
In this clip above, Carter II flashes an elite get-off. Pay attention to how much further his first few steps are compared to the rest of the D-line. This type of quickness with his length is rare.
Here he manages to win a rep and get a sack with no real pass-rush move. The most impressive feat from this rep is his explosive get-off. The Tackle gets too much depth, and he takes advantage of it by shooting the inside gap.
This long clip above exemplifies all the impressive things Carter II could do.
Grades
Traits/ Skills (see bottom of the page for scale)
Each trait/attribute is graded 1-7.
| Traits | Immediate | Potential |
| SPD | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| ACC | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| AGI | 5.8 | 6 |
| STR | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| SIZ | 6 | 6.2 |
| GET | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| BND | 5 | 5.4 |
| IQ | 4 | 5.8 |
| INS | 3.8 | 5.2 |
| PWM | 4 | 6 |
| FNM | 4.3 | 5.8 |
| BKS | 3.4 | 5.4 |
| TAC | 4 | 6 |
| PUR | 4.8 | 5.6 |
| COV | 4.5 | 5.8 |
| EDGE Key | EDGE Key Cont. |
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| SPD – Speed ACC – Acceleration AGI – Agility STR – Strength SIZ – Size/ Length GET – Get-off BND – Bend IQ – Football IQ | INS – Instincts PWM – Power Moves FNM – Finesse Moves BKS – Block Shedding TAC – Tackling PUR – Pursuit COV – Coverage |
Player Notes
- Andre Carter II is a unique EDGE who fits best as a 3-4 OLB or 4-3 pass rush specialist. While his length is outstanding, there draws concern about how he’ll hold up in run defense. He is currently ranked 42nd on The FBI 2023 Draft Board.
Pros
- Another guy who made the “College Football Freaks List 2022″ by Bruce Feldman. He reportedly had a 4.21 pro agility test and has a 6’10” wingspan.
- Moves extraordinarily well for his size; he showed it when asked to run stride for stride with backs.
- You see reps where he times the snap perfectly with an explosive get-off.
- Has a very unorthodox way of winning; hard for Tackles to plan against him.
- Was often double-teamed or chipped – this aspect should translate well.
- Has a very quick and easy spin move and a consistent swim move he can rely on.
- Length and agilty give upside that you’d want to bet on.
- Plays with great effort in run defense.
- A legit option to drop back into coverage.
Cons
- Especially high cut as he’s 6’7- struggles to get leverage and proper hand placement.
- We need to see more hand usage in the pros.
- Lacks pop in his punches.
- Doesn’t display enough power as a pass rusher.
- Never had the opportunity to grow into his frame; he lacks mass.
- While his play strength isn’t exactly a weakness, it will prevent him from being a good run defender in the pros.
Final Conclusion
It is clear Andre Carter II needs some time to develop in the pros, but his upside is too good to pass up in the second round. He can be a rotational piece from day one and could eventually be a highly coveted three-down player. You have to accept the inherent risk that he may not pan out, however.
Combine
40 yd:
10 yd:
Shuttle: 4.36
3 cone:
Broad: 9’1″
Vertical: 30″
Bench: 11
Arm Length: 33 3/8″
Hand Size: 9 3/8″
Scales And Keys
Grading Key
POT – Potential: players’ highest upside
IMP – Impact: player’s immediate impact
Stats Key
PR – Pressures
SK – Sacks
TKL – Tackles
TFL – Tackles for loss
| Draft Grade Formula | |
| Age: 21-22: | POT=(30%) IMP=(70%) |
| Age: 23-24: | POT=(28%) IMP=(72%) |
| Age:-25+: | POT=(26%) IMP=(74%) |
| Good/ bad character: | POT=(+2%/-2%) IMP=(-2%/+2%) |
| Injury: | POT=(-1%) in increments |
| OVR Grade Weight: |
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| Pass Rush=75% Run Defense=25% |
| Individual trait scale (1-7): |
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| 7 – Rare world-class skill; best in the league and no room for improvement | 6 – Great-elite skill; one of the best at that given trait but still has some room to improve | 5 – Very good; above average and has potential to be elite | 4 – Average; able to suffice but, not ideal long-term | 3 – Below average; able to suffice at college level | 2 – Poor; hinders overall play and is a liability to the team | 1 – Awful; not good enough to play given position at any level above D2 | Note: Consistency plays a large factor. |
| Overall Draft grade scale (15-100): |
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| 84 – Perfect prospect | 81 – Bluechip prospect | 80 – Likely all-pro | 79 – Day one quality starter or superstar potential | 78 – Day one starter w/ all-pro upside | 77 – Day one starter w/ high-end upside | 76 – Day One Starter | 75 – Boom or bust | 74 – Will become quality starter within 2-3 years | 73 – Boom or bust (high risk) | 72 – Will become starter within 2-3 years |
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