Breeze Carter
Freshman defensive lineman on Tennessee's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 255 lb · Douglasville, GA · Douglas County
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 183 nationally · Signed with Tennessee
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Tennessee's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Tennessee in 2026.
- Arion Carter returns for senior season (Jul 21) Reported
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
“So did arion carter tell on himself or did the agent? Tennessee and the ncaa never would have found out otherwise.”
Breeze Carter
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Tennessee4-star out of Douglas County
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Tennessee -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect on the defensive line.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
Tennessee has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. James Pearce Jr. went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Tennessee
Returning around him
- 5 Tennessee players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (21 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Tennessee · Last season: 8-5 (AP #18) · Talent rank #13 · 2026 recruiting class #8
Background
HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Outstanding, four-star edge rush defender who hails from Douglasville, Georgia, via Douglas County High School … Ranked the No. 27 edge rusher in the Rivals Industry Ranking, coming in at No. 9 at his position by ESPN, No. 28 by 247Sports and No. 56 by Rivals … Considered o...
The defensive line · Tennessee
- #33Jordan Norman8 tackles for loss · 2025
- #5Daevin Hobbs3.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #2Xavier Gilliam3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #18Tyree Weathersby3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #95Breeze Carterno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · Tennessee team page