2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Steph Carter Jr., WR, Maryville College

• Name: Steph Carter Jr 
• Position: WR
• College: Maryville College 
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 170 
• Twitter: @StephenCarterJ3
• Instagram: @stephcarterjr

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? 

 – I can run every route in the playbook. I am very smooth and I can take the top of the defense. I know the ins and the outs of the game, I’m willing to learn and get better day by day. I want the best composition in the world and I want to soak in every bit of the game. I’M A DAWG. 

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

– I am a great person first who cares deeply about his family and the ones around him, I care about people especially the ones I love. I am selfless and willing to do whatever it takes. 

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

– Cancer because so many people across my family have faced it. 

Who was your role model? 

– My mother is my role model 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

– Tennessee Titans 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

-My QB Bryson Rollins, I feel he is the best Qb in the country. Especially at the level we played at. 

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

-Smackers 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

– Ms. Springstead 

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

-I had an ACL surgery at the end of my freshman season of college. It took a lot out of me honestly, just going from a lot of success to not really being able to do much.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

– Chipotle it’s essential. 

What is your favorite snack food? 

– I love candy 

What is your degree in? 

– Biochemistry 

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

-NBA Youngboy(my favorite rapper and interesting person), Kobe Bryant (my goat, and I love his approach to the game and mindset), and Jeff Bezos (I would love to talk to him about business)

What is your biggest weakness? 

– I overthink small things