Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Arion Carter or Nicholas Rodriguez?

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Arion Carter vs Nicholas Rodriguez — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

Arion Carter

Tennessee Volunteers

LB · #7

Nicholas Rodriguez

Missouri Tigers

LB · #5

2025 college season

2025 college season: Arion Carter versus Nicholas Rodriguez
Arion Carter	Statistic	Nicholas Rodriguez
Leading value: 75	Tackles	61
1.5	Sacks	1.5
Leading value: 6.0	Tackles for Loss	4.0
1	Passes Defended	7 (leading value)

Measurements

Measurements: Arion Carter versus Nicholas Rodriguez
Arion Carter	Statistic	Nicholas Rodriguez
6-1	Height	6-0
238 lb	Weight	225 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Arion Carter versus Nicholas Rodriguez
Arion Carter	Statistic	Nicholas Rodriguez
Leading value: #190	Fanspeak rank	#233
Leading value: LB 22	Position rank	LB 26
209.8	Average pick	195.1 (leading value)
Leading value: 633	Times drafted	151
Leading value: 47	Hype Score	29
147x	Most drafted to	18x

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Arion Carter

Dean Kindig

7 tackles, 4 solo, 0.5 sacks, 2 TFL vs Vandy. "air-EE-on" Talented, physical in-state linebacker who had a breakout sophomore season and has emerged as one of the team's top defensive players this year. Was limited during spring practice after a shoulder surgery in October 2023 forced him to miss the final five games of the year. Arrived on Rocky Top as one of the heralded recruits of the Class of 2022. Earned a starting role at WLB this season. Played in 20 career games and made 12 starts.

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