If any of you saw Redshirt Freshmen Mario Carter at the Red/White game a couple of weeks ago, you can testify with me that it didn't look like he hadn't played in front of a crowd since his Junior year in high school. At the Spring Game, fans all over Carter-Finley were frantically flipping through their programs trying to figure out who the monstrous #87 was. Tight End Mario Carter led all receivers with 6 receptions (68 yards). He ran sharp routes, caught the ball with his hands away from his body, and was tough to bring down after the catch. The Spring Game forecasted beautiful Tight End sets with George Bryan and Mario Carter.Mario Carter transferred to Charlotte Independence after his Sophomore Season in High School. In his first season with them he helped lead them to at State Title in 2006. He tallied 23 receptions for 314 yards and 3 touchdowns. Carter had garnered a lot of attention in 2006, so much so that NC State, UNC, South Carolina, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Alabama, Michigan and Marshall threw scholarship offers his way. After Carter committed to run with the Pack on April 19th, 2007; he had high expectations for his Senior year at Independence. Unfortunately, he never saw the field in 2007 because he tore his ACL and MCL in a preseason scrimmage in August. The Pack remained committed and so did Carter.
Carter was able to come in and Redshirt last season and add some legitimate bulk. Mario left high school standing 6'5 and weighing 231 pounds. He checks in this season 25 pounds heavier, at 256 pounds. This 6'5 athlete got a lot of the attention that he did in high school because he's got legit speed, running a 4.7 40 yard dash. ESPN ranked this 3 Star recruit as the #8 Tight End in his class.
State fans are going to love Mario Carter. He is a physical blocker, who can make things happen after the catch. He might even get a handoff or two in the backfield. Mario Carter will make an immediate impact this season. Expect Bryan and Carter to make up one of the best Tight End tandems the ACC has to offer.
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1 Response to "Taking Off The Redshirt: Mario Carter"I will post more later, but I just wanted to say that Asa and Mario are going to be awesome. And, we already know what George Bryan can do. We have a pretty decent history of Tight End pedigree here at NCSU, and these guys are going to surpass their predecessors in their years here, mark my words! These coaches know how to use these guys and we are going to have quarterbacks that can get them the ball and/or running backs that can run behind their blocks. It's an exciting time to be a Wolfpack Football fan. Welcome to the family Mario! We've been waiting, patiently. Go State!
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