OVERVIEW: Outstanding cover corner • quick and smooth in his movements • closes gaps quickly in both zone and man coverage • instinctive defensive back, who reads, anticipates and jumps routes very well • does a good job of playing the football in “jump-ball” situations • solid open-field tackler • ranked as the No. 12 corner in the nation and the No. 140 player overall by Rivals.com • earned a four-star prospect ranking from Rivals • also named third-best athlete and most physical among cornerbacks by Rivals • ranked as the No. 17 cornerback in the nation by ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. • rated the No. 35 cornerback in the country by Scout.com • named a three-star prospect by Scout • has been timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash.

HIGH SCHOOL: Currently attends Ely High School • recorded 48 tackles, 20 pass break-ups and five interceptions as a senior • scored five touchdowns last season as well • selected to play in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American game • was named to the 2008 Super Southeast 120 by the Mobile Press-Register • named Class 6A first-team all-state by the St. Petersburg Times as a senior • named first-team All-Broward County by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel as a senior • named his team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior • named Ely High’s top defensive back as a junior • recorded 45 tackles, 18 passes broken up, seven interceptions and four defensive touchdowns as a junior in 2007 • broke up 16 passes, made 15 tackles and notched one interception during his sophomore season in 2006 • was also named team MVP of the Ely HS baseball team as a junior • coached by James Jones.

RECRUITING: Chose Minnesota over interest from West Virginia, Florida and Georgia.

PERSONAL: Born April 22, 1991 • is the son of Peggy and Michael Carter • cousin Tyrone Carter was a two-time All-America performer for Minnesota in 1998 and 1999.