
Three-Star ATH DaMari Carter Brings All-State Versatility to Virginia
DaMari Carter, a 6-0, 180-lb three-star ATH from Varina High School, commits to Virginia after leading the Blue Devils to a 12-2 junior season and a Class A state championship runner-up finish in 2024. His differentiator is elite versatility: he earned First Team All-State and All-Metro honors in football while also securing All-Region recognition in basketball, signaling rare athletic fluidity and high-intensity competitiveness. Ranked a three-star by ESPN, 247Sports, and Rivals, Carter chose UVA over Maryland and Virginia Tech, citing a fit for his multi-position potential. With no reported injury history and a reputation for relentless intensity, he’s a high-upside prospect ready to contribute immediately as a flexible weapon in Virginia’s 2026 roster.





