Lewis Carter is UCF’s tone-setting tackle machine at linebacker
In the 2025 season, Lewis Carter emerged as UCF’s defensive engine, leading the Knights with 92 tackles, 52 solo stops, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 2 forced fumbles while earning All-Big 12 honorable mention recognition.[1][2][3] The big differentiator: he’s not just piling up numbers, he’s the steady, physical presence coaches lean on—described as a guaranteed 2026 starter and a player UCF wanted back for his leadership, intensity, and ability to raise the floor of the entire linebacker room.[2][3][7]
