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. The stage is set. Now it’s all about proving it on the field. 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/c931ca14164e5fd5