Carter will donate $427 to cancer research for each tackle he makes this season, $500 for each sack, $1,000 for each interception or forced fumble and $5,000 for each defensive touchdown he scores.
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The dollar amount for each tackle is a poke at the NCAA, which suspended Carter for one game after he accepted a $427 flight to an NFL pre-draft training facility. Carter repaid it, but the NCAA still declared it an impermissible benefit, although they lessening the suspension from two games to one.
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Tennessee offensive lineman Gage Ginther (78) warm-ups before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2026
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Tennessee offensive lineman Gage Ginther (78) warm-ups before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2026
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Tennessee quarterback George MacIntyre (12) on the sidelines before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2026
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Tennessee coach Josh Heupel watches warm-ups before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2026
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Smokey XII before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2026
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Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) warm-ups before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2026
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Tennessee athletic director Danny White on the sidelines before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2026
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Two Northrop T-38 Talon flyover before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2026
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Jon Gruden meets Smokey before Tennessee’s game against Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 7, 2026.
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A young Tennessee fan pets Smokey XII before a football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 7, 2026
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The cause is particulalry meaningful to Carter because his girlfriend, Mariah Bryant, was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in February. Carter also cut his hair to match her as she undergoes chemotherapy treatments.
Here’s how much Carter would donate to cancer research if the season ended today and how much he’s on pace to donate.
How much will Arion Carter donate to cancer research?
Total donations through Week 11: $30,182
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Season pace: $36,889.11
Arion Carter stats for 2026 season
Totals: 66 tackles, 4 sacks
Sept. 12 at Georgia Tech: 8 tackles ($3,416)
Sept. 19 vs. Kennesaw State: 8 tackles, 1 sack ($3,916)
