Carter Kessler
6′2″ · 250 lb · Shelby, OH
On the West Virginia roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Shelby, OH
- Shelby
- About 150 miles from Milan Puskar Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1211 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8678.
Where he fits
West Virginia lists 17 defensive linemen this season.
West Virginia defensive linemen with a game this season
West Virginia’s week
- RecordWest Virginia is 4-3.
- Next gameat Texas Tech · Sat Nov 7
Players like him
Same class and position
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
West Virginia in the news
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rich Rodriguez
Pass share
27.7%
149 pass / 388 run
Plays / game
76.7
7 games
Team sack rate
7.0%
171 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy, fast tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for West Virginia -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
West Virginia has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-American. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Darius Stills was one of them, an All-American.
Joined West Virginia in 2026
- 2026 West Virginia RodriguezYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with West Virginia in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,211 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with West Virginia in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with West Virginia3-star out of Shelby