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Tennessee LB Arion Carter Banned for NCAA Violation
29 Jul
Summary
- Arion Carter suspended for two games due to agent's flight payment.
- The violation involved a $427 flight to an NFL pre-draft facility.
- Tennessee's appeal reduced the initial three-game suspension to two.
Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter faces a two-game suspension for the start of the 2026 season. The NCAA levied the penalty due to an infraction involving his agent paying for a $427 flight to an NFL pre-draft training facility. This violation led to a Level III infraction.
The University of Tennessee appealed the NCAA's decision. While the NCAA initially mandated a three-game suspension, the university's successful appeal reduced the ban to two games. Carter will miss the September 5th game against Furman and the September 12th game against Georgia Tech.
Carter, a standout player who led the SEC in tackles per game last season, also intends to graduate in public health with Dean's List honors in August. Despite reimbursing his agent and opting out of the 2026 NFL Draft due to injury, the NCAA's decision stands.
