Lamar County’s Star Junior Linebacker: Kaden Carter

Kaden Carter is a 3 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Lamar County High School. Carter is ranked as the 450th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 40 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Carter is listed as a top 50 recruit in the state of Georgia and is listed as a top 10 Linebacker in the state of Georgia. He holds offers from schools such as Michigan, Texas A&M and Ole Miss.

Who are some role models in your life?

My role models are my mom, my cousin, my big brother and CJ Allen.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to ether GC SticcBaby, YoungBoy or Raq Baby.

What are the strengths of your game?

The strengths of my game are my athleticism and speed.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory was when I blitzed and chased down the quarterback for a sack.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best players I’ve played with are CJ Allen, Jordan Glover, Kenyae Barnes, Markivyon Dugger, Nizae Few and Bryson Johnson.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Never stop working hard, push yourself beyond your comfort zone, and always be open minded to the people who try to help you.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would travel to Greece or Dubai.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was 5 years old when I fell in love with football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I would want to meet Ray Lewis or Marshawn Lynch.