In today’s 2018 player preview we take a look at sophomore Tariq Carpenter who is eyeing up the starting free safety position.
After playing as a true freshman down the stretch last season, sophomore Tariq Carpenter returns in 2018 as a high potential and impact player in the secondary. With all four secondary spots open this fall for new starters, Carpenter early on is looking like a favorite to land the open free safety spot.
In Georgia Tech’s new defense under defensive coordinator Nate Woody, Carpenter fits the mold of a big, hard hitting and aggressive free safety.