Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter may not be heading into the fall as a projected first-round pick, ranking 47th on Pro Football Focus’ summer big board. However, he could certainly make a significant impact on a team like the Las Vegas Raiders that need linebacker help but might be looking elsewhere—like at quarterback—on Day 1 of the draft.
Barrett is an athletic linebacker who stood out to me the most in coverage where his movement skills paired with his route-recognition helped him earn a 77.4 PFF coverage grade last season. The Tiger also ranked tied for sixth among FBS linebackers with 20 defensive stops in coverage, one more than Jack Campbell, the first backer taken off the board last April.