ACCESS Newswire·Nov 11, 2026, 3:25 PM ET

Tennessee's Carter Chosen Week 10 Lott IMPACT Trophy Player of the Week

Arion Carter, a linebacker from the University of Tennessee, was named Player of the Week for Week 10 of the 2026 college football season by the Lott IMPACT Trophy presented by Allied Universal.
Carter recorded 13 total tackles, 10 solo tackles, four tackles for loss, and two sacks in Tennessee's 34-6 victory over sixth-ranked Kentucky.
Carter is a Lott Trophy Quarterfinalist, a Smyrna, Tenn. native, a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient, and a co-founder of a foundation with his mother.
Player of the Week winners are selected through an internal vote of former players, coaches, board members, and fans on social media.
Other Week 10 nominees include NiJhay Burt of Michigan State, Chris Cole of Georgia, and Trey Reynolds of Utah.
The 2026 Lott IMPACT Trophy winner will be announced on December 9 in Newport Beach, Calif.
The award honors the nation's top defensive player who demonstrates Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community, and Tenacity.