Name: Ja’Had Carter
Position: Defensive back
Year: Sophomore
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 198 lbs.
Hometown: Richmond, Va.
High School: Jireh Prep Academy
2021 stats: Carter made eight starts at the boundary safety position for the Syracuse Orange last year, and would have likely started the other four had he not missed weeks 3-6 with an injury. Even in the limited time he accounted for 35 tackles and a pass breakup.
2022 projections: If he stays healthy, he should be the starter again this year, and rotating again with Eric Coley (assuming he stays healthy as well.