#9 Clemson LB Barrett Carter | 2023 ACC Football Top 25

A freak athlete and relentless competitor, are just some of the ways Clemson's head coach Dabo Swinney, quarterback Cade Klubnik, and offensive lineman Will Putnam described linebacker Barrett Carter. Carter is widely considered one of the best linebackers in the country. 

In 2022, he led all FBS linebackers with seven combined forced incompletions and interceptions. Along with his excellent coverage abilities, he also had 10.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. Check out why Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter checks in at #9 on our list of the ACC's Top 25 Returning Players.