A powerful fullback expected to help pave the way for LSU’s primary ball carriers again in 2019 … Has good hands out the backfield and serves as an asset in the passing game when called upon … Relishes the big block, much like that of his dad James Carter, who played fullback and defensive tackle for Georgia Southern, winning back-to-back 1-AA national titles in 1985 and 1986 … James earned 1-AA All-America honors from Sporting News in 1986 … Has seen action in 24 games with five starts.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2018)
LSU’s starting fullback in 2018 … Played in 12 games, starting four times … Rushed twice for four yards and caught four passes for 39 yards and a touchdown … Biggest play as a Tiger came in the fifth OT vs. Texas A&M when he caught an 11-yard TD pass from running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire that put the Tigers up 58-52 … Had a 10-yard reception in win over No. 2 Georgia and one for six yards in road win over Arkansas … Rushed for two yards on one carry against both Louisiana Tech and Ole Miss in back-to-back weeks.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2017)
Played in the final 12 games of the season and earned one start at tight end against Syracuse … Finished his first season with six catches for 61 yards and a touchdown … Made his first career reception against Troy … Caught his first career touchdown pass, a two-yard reception from Danny Etling against Florida for a crucial score … Also made several crucial blocks in the win over Florida on LSU’s receiver-run jet sweeps … Had one reception for 15 yards against Arkansas and a pair of catches for 32 yards against Texas A&M, including a career-long 28-yard catch and run against the Aggies that help setup a second quarter field gave that gave LSU a 20-0 advantage.
HIGH SCHOOL
Consensus three-star prospect by all major sites … Listed as the No. 1 fullback by Scout.com and the No. 3 fullback by 247Sports … Massive contributor to the Lee County High School team on both sides of the ball … Served as the dominant lead blocker on offense … Also played defensive end where he recorded 52 tackles, including 11 for loss, and nine sacks during his senior season … Named to the Albany Herald All-Area first team … Earned a spot on Region 1-6A’s defensive first team … Coached by Dean Fabrizio.
PERSONAL
Parents are Robin and James Carter … Born March 16, 1999 … Majoring in sport administration.
TORY CARTER’S CAREER HIGHS
Carries: 1, 2x (Last: vs. Ole Miss, 2018)
Rushing Yards: 2, 2x (Last: vs. Ole Miss 2018)
Receptions: 2, 3x times (Last: at Texas A&M, 2018)
Receiving yards: 32 vs. Texas A&M, 2017
Receiving TDs: 1, 2x (Last: at Texas A&M, 2018)
Long reception: 28 vs. Texas A&M, 2017