Junior defensive back Tariq Carpenter is looking to make another impact in 2019 after being a starting strong safety for the Yellow Jackets in all 13 games of 2018. The Ludowici, Georgia native was able to have a breakout sophomore season after playing in just six games as a true freshman and recording two tackles on the season.
While no starting jobs are being granted by Geoff Collins’ without a little competition, Carpenter should be a heavy favorite to win the strong safety job once again in 2019. As the Jackets starting strong safety last season, Carpenter recorded 55 tackles including 1.