UNT lands cornerstone for 2024 recruiting class in Katy tight end

UNT made a big splash by quickly putting together a highly regarded 2023 recruiting class under new coach Eric Morris and is hoping to land an even better group over the next few months.

Carter committing was a key first step in that process.

“North Texas felt like home,” Carter said. “Family is really big for me. My grandparents live in Little Elm. I came for junior day, met coach Morris and talked to some of the players. Coach Morris talked to me about his hopes for the program.”

Carter quickly decided he wanted to be a part of what Morris hopes to build. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound junior was a first-team All-District 19-6A selection last season, when he caught 12 passes for 189 yards and six touchdowns.

Carter received scholarship offers from more than a half-dozen schools. He chose UNT over Texas Tech, Marshall and Tulane.

Morris mentioned in an interview heading into spring practice, which is set to open next week, that adding a tight end or two in its 2024 class would be a priority for UNT.

The Mean Green have a standout tight end returning this fall in sophomore Var’Keyes Gumms but lost Jake Roberts, who transferred to Baylor.

“The coaches told me that they needed a tight end in this class,” Carter said. “That showed me that I would be important.”

Carter is also a deep snapper and could contribute on special teams. His older brother, Ty Carter, was a deep snapper for Rice.

UNT tight ends coach Chris Gilbert recruited Carter, who is hoping to expand his game in his senior season at Katy. He was primarily a blocker and red zone target last season.

“I will focus on my route running and catching ability this year,” Carter said. “That’s the next step for me.”

Carter plans to get a head start on his college career by enrolling at UNT at the semester break.

“The coaches are going to ask a lot of me,” Carter said. “They expect me to help out my first year.”