Arion Carter’s Leadership Shines | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter is back in the running for the prestigious Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award, one of 89 nominees celebrated for leadership, courage, and character. Despite a foot injury, he led the SEC in tackles per game last season with 76 tackles in just 10 games—and chose to return for his senior year instead of jumping to the NFL. Beyond stats, Carter’s impact is felt everywhere: he’s on the SEC Leadership Council, spoke at Media Days, volunteered in Brazil, visited kids at Dolly Parton’s hospital, and shaved his head to support his girlfriend fighting breast cancer. Now he’s teaming up with his mom’s nonprofit, donating money for every tackle, sack, interception, forced fumble, and defensive TD he records this season. With semifinalists to be chosen in October and finalists in December, Carter’s story is about grit, heart, and giving back—just like the award’s namesake, Jason Witten. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e03697ee6924bba