Justin Carcel is a turnover-hunting DB who translates winning pedigree into instant impact
In the 2025 season, Justin Carcel arrived at Rhode Island with a proven ball-hawking profile and made noise fast, earning CAA Defensive Player of the Week after two interceptions and a pass breakup in a 28-7 win over LIU. He’s a 6-foot, 186-pound senior with a winning track record from Keiser, where he was an AP NAIA Second-Team All-American and helped lead a championship-caliber program. Why care? He’s the kind of experienced, instincts-first defensive back who can flip field position, finish drives, and raise a secondary’s edge in a hurry.
