NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Nov. 11, 2026 — The Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal® announced today Arion Carter, a linebacker from University of Tennessee, has been named Player of the Week for Week 10 of the 2026 college football season.
Carter, a Lott Trophy Quarterfinalist, had 13 total tackles, 10 solo, including four for a loss among his two sacks in Tennessee’s 34-6 victory over sixth-ranked Kentucky.
The native of Smyrna, Tenn. graduated with a degree in public health and is a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient. Carter is also active in the community pledging money to support a foundation he co-founded with his mother in addition to other service efforts.
Player of the Week winners are determined by an internal vote of former players, coaches and Lott IMPACT Trophy board members, in conjunction with a fan vote on social media.
The winner of the 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal will be announced on December 9, in Newport Beach, Calif.
Other nominees for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented by Allied Universal, Player of the Week in Week 10:
- NiJhay Burt, Michigan State, CB, SR- Forced and recovered a fumble, had an interception, broke up a pass and made six tackles, all solo, in Spartans 15-6 win over Michigan.
- Chris Cole, Georgia, LB, JR- Game high nine tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and two QB hurries in Bulldogs 42-7 rout of #10 Ole Miss.
- Trey Reynolds, Utah, LB, SR- Key 4th quarter interception to go with eight tackles, five solo, in 28-20 victory over #9 BYU.
November 11, 2026
by Lott IMPACT Trophy
