Old Dominion defensive standout Jerome Carter (6-1, 190) committed to Clemson out of the transfer portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Carter was a second-team All-Sun Belt selection this season and finished second nationally with six interceptions for the Monarchs. He starred in an ODU secondary that recorded fifteen interceptions this past fall. He’s the third free agent signing by the Tigers.
Jerome Carter bio from ODU
2024: Appeared in all 12 games at safety and on special teams … Recorded 23 tackles and one pass breakup … Led the team with nine special teams tackles … Registered four tackles apiece in the wins over Texas State and Georgia Southern.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time first team All-Area … Named team Defensive MVP as a senior … As a senior, registered 72 tackles, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries … As a junior, recorded 104 tackles, five interceptions and 10 pass breakups.
PERSONAL: Son of Jerome Carter Jr. and Sheena Wright … One brother, Jermone, and one sister, Skai … Major is undecided … His father played in the NFL for the St. Louis Rams.
JEROME CARTER CAREER STATS
| Year | Games | UT | AT | TOTAL | TFL | Sacks | INT | FF | FR | PBU |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 13 | 36 | 39 | 75 | 2.5-5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 25 | 48 | 50 | 98 | 2.5-5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 |