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 |
2022:
PR – 23
SK – 4
TKL – 41
TFL – 7.5
2021:
PR – 59
SK – 15
TKL – 41
TFL – 17
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.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Pros
Cons
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″
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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