A do-it-all prospect who plays all over the field and on both sides of the ball for his North Hall team, Carlton is a natural on the gridiron who plays hard every span. He brings a physical presence at running back who can fight off defenders and pick up tough yards down the field. He’s coming off a strong 2024 season as a junior where he ran for 681 yards and a team-leading 11 touchdowns, rushing for at least 100 yards in three different games. He’s ranked by Prep Redzone now as the No. 58 running back prospect in the 2026 class.

One of the top two-way prospects around Lake Lanier, Carlton is a dynamic linebacker who also ran the ball extremely well at running back last season. A natural athlete with a tough, physical style of play, Carlton was a dependable runner who rushed for 681 yards and 11 touchdowns last season. He ran for at least 100 yards in three games and scored multiple touchdowns on the ground in four different games. He’ll be an easy addition to the next 2026 Prep Redzone rankings this summer.