Jerome Carter III: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Jerome Carter III is a junior S at Clemson from Lake City, FL. He is listed at 6'1", 195 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Jerome Carter III No. 172 on its 2027 board (No. 41 among defensive backs): a 44% chance to be drafted, 30% to go in the top 100 picks and 0% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition. At Old Dominion and Clemson (2024–26) he made 128 tackles (2.5 for loss), had 6 interceptions and 4 passes defended and forced 1 fumbles.
Team details
- School: Clemson
- Position: S
- Class: Junior
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Hometown: Lake City, FL
- Jersey: #6
- Big board: No. 172 of 2027 (No. 41 DB)
- Projection: Draft bubble
- Chance to be drafted: 44%
- Recruiting: 3-star
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Size | Plus |
| Age & experience | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Neutral |
| Efficiency | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Clemson | 4 | 29 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Old Dominion | 13 | 76 | 37 | 2.5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | Old Dominion | 10 | 23 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at LSU | L | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | W | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | at California | W | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com