Doeren Says Devin Carter is Entering NFL Draft, Carter Tweets Otherwise

At a press conference today, NC State head coach Dave Doeren said that Redshirt Junior Devin Carter would be entering the NFL Draft, and wouldn’t be participating in the bowl game against Maryland. Carter has one year of eligibility remaining.

“Devin Carter is the only player that was playing that won’t play in the bowl game. He has decided to declare for the NFL and do that, so we’re wishing him well.” (GoPack)

Shortly thereafter, Carter took to Twitter to claim otherwise.

One hour earlier HC Dave Doeren said this to the media:

"Devin Carter is the only player that was playing that won't play in the bowl game. He's decided to declare for the NFL"#NCState #Wolfpack https://t.co/a1C9b7PTV5 pic.twitter.com/riR9jNNFXj

— Maria Santora (@MariaSantoraTV) December 12, 2022

I have NOT entered the NFL Draft. I have not made any decisions about what the future holds! Stay tuned ⭐️

— DC (@__d1c) December 12, 2022

This situation is odd to say the least. It’s obvious that Doeren and Carter are definitely not on the same page.

From what I’m hearing he’s no longer with the team.

Is Carter upset that Doeren announced this before he did? Is Carter actually transferring?

We will have to wait and see how this fleshes out.

Carter finished the year with 25 receptions for 406 yards and 2 touchdowns this year.