DeAndre Carter is a four-star recruit from Temecula, CA, out of Mater Dei (No. 197 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Iowa State's 8 games this season.
Where Carter comes from
- Temecula, CA
- Mater Dei
- Mater Dei is about 1,450 miles from Jack Trice Stadium
- Four-star, No. 197 in the 2024 class; signed with Auburn.
Where Carter fits
Iowa State lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 83rd in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Iowa State is 4-4. Next: at Baylor, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Mater Dei
Also from Temecula, CA
Transferred to Iowa State from Auburn.
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Iowa State -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 83rd nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Iowa State has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2025. Jalen Travis went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Iowa State RogersYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalAuburn to Iowa State
- 2025 Auburn FreezeYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Auburn FreezeYear 1 · Games –
- High school Mater DeiSanta Ana, CA · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 197 in the 2024 class. Signed with Auburn.Also from Mater Dei: Chris Henry Jr. (Ohio State), Kodi Greene (Washington), Mark Bowman (USC) and 40 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Auburn to Iowa State, Jan 5, 2026.
2024
- Signed with AuburnFour-star, out of Mater Dei
2026
- Transferred to Iowa Statefrom Auburn
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Hugh Freeze, D.J. Durkin and Jimmy Rogers.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Iowa State
