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Carter Junior Eyes Mackey Award | Texas Tech Red Raiders Football News

Terrance Carter Junior just landed a spot on the 2026 John Mackey Award preseason watch list, signaling his rise as the top returning tight end in college football. Already a standout with 55 catches, 624 yards, and 5 TDs last season, Carter’s versatility and elite receiving skills earned him All-Big 12 Second Team honors and a preseason All-Big 12 nod. PFF ranks him as the highest-graded returning TE, and with 43 players on the list, he’s poised to make serious noise this year — especially since Texas Tech hasn’t had this kind of national recognition since Jace Amaro’s 2013 semifinal run…

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