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Jersey Number 85
Jett Carpenter
- Position:
- Tight End
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 250
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Medford, Ore
- High School:
- North Medford
PRIOR TO TEXAS TECH
HIGH SCHOOL
PERSONAL
- Arrived at Texas Tech as one of the most-experienced tight ends in the country between one year at Nevada (2025) and five seasons at Eastern Washington (2021-24) … received a medical hardship waiver, giving him one season of eligibility remaining that will be used as a Red Raider … the 2026 season will be his seventh as a collegiate student-athlete.
- Appeared in 35 games the past six season between the two spots, making 22 starts during that span … combined for 48 catches for 448 yards and four touchdowns over his collegiate career, with the vast majority coming during the 2025 season at Nevada … totaled 13 catches for 74 yards and two touchdowns during 23 games at Eastern Washington … credited with playing in 1,250 offensive snaps by Pro Football Focus, including 1,044 over the past two seasons alone.
- 2025 SEASON (SIXTH-YEAR SENIOR AT NEVADA): was a welcome addition for Nevada in his lone season to the Wolf Pack … appeared in all 12 games, making 11 starts on his way to leading the team in receptions (35) and receiving yards (374) while hauling in two touchdowns … an honorable mention All-Mountain West selection and one of three winners of the Coaches Choice Award at the end-of-season banquet.
- Caught at least one pass in all 12 games and had multiple receptions in 10 of those contests … saw an uptick in targets with the Wolf Pack, matching his career total from Eastern Washington by the fifth game of the season … best performance came during that stretch with six catches for 70 yards at Western Kentucky (9/20), both career highs … later caught four passes twice – versus Boise State (10/27) for 30 yards and at Utah State (11/8) for 58 yards and a touchdown … ended the season with five catches for 56 yards versus UNLV (11/29).
- Touchdown at Utah State was part of a 34-yard strike from Chubba Purdy midway through the fourth quarter … marked his third-longest catch of the season after previously hauling in receptions of 36 yards at Western Kentucky and 44 yards versus San Diego State (10/11) … other touchdown was from 8-yards out at Wyoming (11/22), breaking up a scoreless tie late in the second quarter in an eventual 13-7 win.
- Credited with 559 offensive snaps by Pro Football Focus, which awarded him a 69.8 overall grade and a 73.5 grade as a run blocker … easily the most offensive snaps in a season in his career … also a member of Nevada’s punt coverage and field goal protection units on special teams … able to contribute in a variety of ways, serving as the backup long snapper in addition to his role as a tight end.
- 2024 SEASON (SENIOR AT EASTERN WASHINGTON): returned from injury to start in 11 games during his final season with the Eagles … an honorable mention All-Big Sky selection by the conference coaches after catching eight passes for 60 yards and a touchdown … lone touchdown came in the regular-season finale at Northern Arizona (11/23) via a two-yard pass … had multiple catches in two games – against Montana (9/28) for 24 yards and versus UC Davis (10/19) for 13 yards.
- 2023 SEASON (JUNOR AT EASTERN WASHINGTON): limited to only three games due to an early-season injury … year of eligibility was returned to him via a medical hardship waiver … caught only one pass for three yards on the season, which came at UC Davis (9/23).
- 2022 SEASON (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE AT EASTERN WASHINGTON): made his collegiate debut, playing in nine games during his third year on campus … aught four passes for 11 yards and a touchdown on the season … hauled in his first career touchdown early in the season at Oregon (9/10) on a seven-yard pass midway through the second quarter … only other significant catch on the year also went for a seven-yard gain at Idaho (11/5) late in the season … a Big Sky Conference All-Academic team honoree.
- 2021 SEASON (SECOND-YEAR FRESHMAN AT EASTERN WASHINGTON): redshirt season … did not see any game action.
- 2020 SEASON (FRESHMAN AT EASTERN WASHINGTON): did not see any game action during the COVID-shortened campaign, which was moved to the spring at the FCS level … named to the Big Sky Conference All-Academic team.
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended North Medford High School in his hometown of Medford, Ore … two-way player at the prep level, starring as a tight end as well as a defensive lineman.
- Recognized as a second team All-State selection by the Oregonian as a senior … named the Southwest Conference Offensive Player of the Year and a first team All-Conference honoree as a tight end … added second team All-Conference honors as a defensive lineman as well.
- Previously a second team All-Southwest Conference selection as a junior after catching 20 passes for 318 yards with two touchdowns … averaged an impressive 15.9 yards per catch that season … notched 94 tackles on defense to go along with two interceptions.
- Member of the North Medford basketball and baseball programs as well … averaged 10.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.7 blocks per game during prep career in basketball … totaled 707 points while shooting 50.0 percent from the field … put together an impressive senior year, averaging 17.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game … was an honorable mention All-State selection for Class 6A … was a first team All-Southwest Conference selection and the league’s Co-Player of the Year.
PERSONAL
- Jett Carpenter … son of Jeff and Janell Carpenter.
Joey McGuire Spring Practices Press Conference
Monday, April 06
Rob Greene Spring Media
Wednesday, April 01
Juice Johnson Spring Media
Wednesday, April 01
Darcel McBath Spring Media
Wednesday, April 01
