Rob Carter

Rob Carter enters Year 2 in the Indianapolis defense at age 23, ranked #788 at the position in Verdict’s dynasty score (5.0). He logged 70 defensive snaps in 2025 on a 4-3 base with zone-heavy coverage — a developmental profile with limited upside.

Carter operates within a 4-3 zone-heavy scheme under Lou Anarumo, which should preserve his underlying skills as a zone corner. He logged 70 snaps across the season, mostly against spread concepts. As the scheme and coordinator remain, so too will his usage, and Carter’s production should follow his snap count trajectory.

No injury data is available for Carter. Positional injury rate for corners in a 4-3 zone-heavy scheme like Indy’s is relatively high due to the nature of the scheme.

Carter logged 70 defensive snaps, but the 4-3 base and zone-heavy coverage disguise his opportunity in the Indianapolis scheme. Cornerback competition is relatively high, and while no clear top-10 corner exists on the depth chart, a more defined role and usage would be required for Carter to break out.

Lou Anarumo’s 4-3 zone-heavy scheme is a poor fit for cornerbacks with upside as an ascending, aggressive corner. Carter’s developmental profile suggests a zone corner with some athleticism, but this scheme suppresses his ceiling.

Unknown The 70-snap sample size is too small to determine trend direction. Carter’s role and usage remain undefined.

Ceiling is capped at mid-tier DB2 potential given the 4-3 zone-heavy scheme and 70-snap sample size. Floor tracks near his 2025 baseline of 70 snaps, as the scheme and coordinator remain intact.