Another small-town defensive back with natural playmaking ability, Carroll’s stock is on the rise as he’s having a really productive junior season where he’s made plays in all three phases of the game. He’s a ball-hawk with good size and easy Power Four talent at 5-foot-10 175-pounds. He’s accounted for 726 all-purpose yards this season and has been a game-changer in the secondary, picking off five passes and breaking up five more in coverage while making 23 tackles. He’s one of the top 2028 prospects in the area and should see some significant offers come his way this winter along with a bump in his Prep Redzone ranking.

A small-town athlete seeking his recruitment really take off after a strong start to his junior season, Carroll is a playmaking defensive back and wide receiver who earned his first offer last week from Florida State. He’s since added new offers from Georgia Tech and Kentucky with more likely on the way. He’s a multi-sport standout with natural instincts in coverage and strong hands on offense. He’s caught a team-leading 13 passes so far this season for 203 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, the Lyons, Georgia native has made 11 tackles and three INTs. He’s a prospect on the rise who will be an easy addition to the next 2027 Prep Redzone rankings.