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Arion Carter charitable initiative and NCAA suspension

Overview

Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Arion Carter announced a charitable initiative to support cancer treatment causes following a one-game NCAA suspension related to a flight taken during the NFL pre-draft process. Carter pledged to donate specific amounts to organizations like the Sisters Network Nashville for every tackle, sack, interception, forced fumble, and defensive touchdown recorded during the season. He noted the decision was motivated by his girlfriend’s recent breast cancer diagnosis.

Following the suspension, Carter is scheduled to make his season debut against Georgia Tech. In addition to his return to play, Carter has been named to the 2026 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award watch list, which recognizes student-athletes for leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship.

Entities

Arion Carter · Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award · Georgia Tech · NCAA · Girls in Real Life Situations

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Arion Carter set for Tennessee debut and Witten Award recognition
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter returns from suspension for this Saturday's game against Georgia Tech and has been named to the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list.
5 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Arion Carter pledges tackle-based donations to cancer charities
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter will donate $427 per tackle, along with bonuses for sacks and interceptions, to cancer treatment charities following an NCAA suspension.

Sources

newsday.com · rockytopinsider.com · si.com · utsports.com