Taurean Carter II brings veteran interior size and run-stopping value to Colorado
Carter enters 2026 as a **seasoned defensive tackle** whose best value is on the interior: he has logged production across multiple college seasons, flashed pass-rush juice with **1.5 sacks in 2023**, and graded out as a physically imposing lineman with **85 strength** and **94 toughness** in EA Sports College Football 26. His 2024 season was limited by injury after he played in only the first two games, but Colorado’s roster notes say he returned in 2025 for seven games and four tackles, suggesting he remains a depth piece with experience, power, and short-area trench ability more than splashy box-score numbers.
