Carpenter served as a varsity backup quarterback behind a senior starter during the 2025 campaign, when the Tigers advanced to the Class 5A state semifinals once again. He completed 4 of 8 passes for 28 yards on the program’s top team, spending the remainder of his time developing on the junior varsity. When we watch his 11th-grade highlight video, there’s a signal caller with the abilities to compete for QB1 on the varsity in 2026. Carpenter is effective in the RPO game, making good decisions and taking advantage of his mobility. He can pick up chunks of yards with his legs and also keeps plays alive off of schedule. Carpenter is comfortable throwing the ball while rolling out and gets through progressions quickly. His athleticism and speed give him a chance to contribute at other positions.

Carpenter served as a varsity backup quarterback behind a senior starter during the 2025 campaign, when the Tigers advanced to the Class 5A state semifinals once again. He completed 4 of 8 passes for 28 yards on the program’s top team, spending the remainder of his time developing on the junior varsity. When we watch his 11th-grade highlight video, there’s a signal caller with the abilities to compete for QB1 on the varsity in 2026. Carpenter is effective in the RPO game, making good decisions and taking advantage of his mobility. He can pick up chunks of yards with his legs and also keeps plays alive off of schedule. Carpenter is comfortable throwing the ball while rolling out and gets through progressions quickly. His athleticism and speed give him a chance to contribute at other positions.