Martels Carter Jr.

#4 · DB · Sophomore · Kentucky6′0″ · 205 lb · Chattanooga, TN · Paducah Tilghman

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Martels Carter Jr. is a defensive back at Kentucky who has played in 1 of Kentucky's 8 games this season, most recently Sep 5.

Kentucky is 7-1, No. 8 in the AP poll (week 10).

Played for two head coaches in two seasons at Kentucky.

Where to follow

Career stats

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Season	Team
2026	Kentucky	--	--	--	--
2025	Kentucky	4	3	0.0	0.0
Career		4	3	0.0	0.0

Game log

Game log · Week-by-week

2026 season · 1 game

Box score · CFBD

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Wk	Opp	TKL	SOLO	TFL	SACK	INT	PD	Note
Wk 1	W 45-13vs Youngstown State	—	—	—	—	—	—

Signature game

Week 1 · 2026

W 45-13

vs Youngstown State

37 rush yds (5 car)

Dominant 32-point win at home against Youngstown State.

Teams and coaches

2025Kentucky5-7HC: Mark Stoops · Run-leaning

2026Kentucky7-1HC: Will Stein · Run-leaning

Splits

Home and road splits, scheme and staff

Supporting cast · Scheme

Staff and system around the player

2026 season

Head Coach

Will Stein

Pass share

46.1%

233 pass / 272 run

Plays / game

63.1

8 games

Team sack rate

6.2%

257 dropbacks · PBP

Scheme: Run-leaning.

Awards

Player standing · 2026

5 carries in 1 game

About as many touches a game as a typical FBS offensive player who plays every week.

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