2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: CaDarrein Carter, OT, University of Charleston

• Name: CaDarrein Carter 
• Position: LT/RT
• College: University Of Charleston
• Height: 6’6
• Weight: 308
• Twitter: @CaDarrein 
• Instagram: Shelovecadarrein 

What makes you a top prospect at your position  in the 2023 NFL Draft? 

I think I am a top prospect in the 2023 draft because of my versatility and athleticism on the offensive line. 

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

I got interested in football at 12 years old when one of my friends’ fathers asked if I was interested in playing football. I tried it out for a few weeks, then I fell in love with the game.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you? 

One thing NFL teams should know about me is that I am really passionate about the game of football. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

If I could donate to any cause in the world, I would donate to finding a cure for sickle cell anemia. My cousin has Sickle Cell. 

What is the best advice you have ever received? What is the best advice you have ever received? 

The best advice I have ever received is that if you put in the work, you can get whatever you want. 

Who was your childhood hero? 

My childhood hero was my father. He is a hard-working person and made sure that our family is well taken care of.

 Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school? 

The most underrated teammate in the locker room at my school is Donavan McCollister. I think he’s the most underrated because he leads by example, he does not say much but uses his voice when it’s necessary. 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

My biggest pet peeve is lying.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

In 2019, I was in my last year of JUCO with two games left and I got injured. All my offers were pulled after they found out I got hurt. 

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

My favorite thing about Charleston is that everybody treats you like family.

What is your favorite snack food? 

My favorite snack is cashews

What is the best part of football? 

My favorite part about football is the workouts and watching film and then implementing that on the field. 

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say? 

Great things come from hard work and perseverance, No excuses, If you love a thing you will overcome all difficulties.

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be? 

If I could compare my play to one player in the NFL it would be Trent Williams

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why? 

My 3 people would be Lebron James, Trent Williams, and Bill Gates. Lebron James would have good advice on business and investments. Trent Williams because he would have advice on how to be a professional NFL tackle and I could pick his brain. Bill Gates because he would have advice on business and investments.