Carter Kessler
Freshman defensive lineman on West Virginia's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 250 lb · Shelby, OH · Shelby
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 1211 nationally · Signed with West Virginia
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on West Virginia's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to West Virginia in 2026.
Carter Kessler
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with West Virginia3-star out of Shelby
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rich Rodriguez
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
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-Americans. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Darius Stills was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
West Virginia
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · West Virginia
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -17 net (34 in / 51 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
West Virginia · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #49 · 2026 recruiting class #25
Background
High School Played defensive end and tight end for coach Erik Will at Shelby High 2025 Ohio All-Division IV All-State First-Team honoree Shelby's DeVito named Division IV Ohio Offensive Player of the Year Two-time all-Division IV Northwest District honoree, including first-team selection as a sen...
The defensive line · West Virginia
- #18Ezekiel Durham-Campbell7.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #50Harper Holloman5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #99David Afogho4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #52Corey McIntyre Jr.1.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #49Carter Kesslerno box-score line yet
15 more on the roster · West Virginia team page