After leaving Ohio State last June for a community college, the family of Duron Carter had planned on the wide receiver re-enrolling at the university after getting his academic house in order. With returning to the Columbus school no longer a realistic possibility, the son of former Buckeyes great Cris Carter has been contemplating other possibilities for where to continue his collegiate career.
Miami (Fla.) has long been considered one serious possibility. Now another school north and west of the Hurricanes is apparently deep in the mix for Carter’s talents.
By way of the Birmingham News, TideInsider.com is reporting that Alabama “is on the inside track to sign Carter.” Carter’s father told the website that a big reason for the Tide garnering such serious consideration is the head coach of the football program.
And the fact that the Tide is looking to replace the production lost by Julio Jones’ departure for the NFL doesn’t hurt either.
“The head coach is as good as it gets,” Cris Carter said. “They have structure. Nick Saban provides the kind of environment you look for. There is no better teacher in the game than Nick and his staff. We like the fact that they run a pro-style offense. They have a need at the receiver position. They don’t have a [big, physical] receiver like Duron right now.”
Scout.com had previously reported that the 6-5, 210-pounder would visit Tuscaloosa next weekend.
Carter has already visited Miami and LSU, TideInsider.com reported. Regardless of where Carter lands, he will be eligible to play in 2011.
During his only season at Ohio State in 2009, Carter had 13 receptions for 176 yards and a touchdown as a true freshman.