#27
Kaden Carter
Returning to Maryland for 2026
Barnesville, GA → Lamar County
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mike Locksley
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Maryland
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Maryland
Returning around him
- 1 Maryland player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (14 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Maryland · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #52 · 2026 recruiting class #43
Background
Before Maryland: 4-star recruit according to ESPN Rated by ESPN as the No. 7 inside linebacker in the 2026 class Recorded 112 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, four sacks and two interceptions during his senior season Led Lamar County’s defense in tackles each of the last two seasons Chose Maryland o...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology