Carter County Sports Hall of Fame

Jason Carter

Class of 2024

ElizabethtonFootball; Basketball; Track and FieldAthlete

Biography

Jason Carter distinguished himself in several sports at Elizabethton High School. As a senior in 1987, he was named an All-State defensive back by both the Associated Press and Tennessee Sports Writers Association and earned first-team All-Big 10 Conference honors at safety. He also competed in track and field and played basketball. Carter continued his football career at East Tennessee State University, where he became a starting safety.

Career Highlights

All-State defensive back in 1987; first-team All-Big 10 safety; starting safety at ETSU.

Awards & Honors

Associated Press and TSWA All-State (1987).