University of Tennessee Athletics
Vols Jersey Countdown #18
August 13, 2013 | Football
Aug 13, 2013
Dale CarterDefensive Back (1990-91)
Dale Carter came to Tennessee to be a playmaker, and he did just that. In two seasons with the Vols, Carter earned All-America status each year and garnered national recognition as a sticky defensive back and an explosive kick return man. He is the only Vol to be named an All-American while wearing the number 18.
It was his kick-return capabilities that sealed his All-America status in 1990 as he led the nation with 507 yards on 17 returns for an average of 29.82 yards per return. Carter also returned 29 punts for 381 yards, a 13.1-yard average.
His senior year, Carter was one of three final candidates for the Thorpe Award given to the nation's top defensive back.
Jason CroomWide Receiver (2012-Pres.)
Ken WaddellWing Back (1959-60)
