Carter, who occupies No. 25, has narrowed his recruitment to Alabama, Texas, Texas A&M and Oklahoma.
He was among the best in the nation at The Opening Finals in Frisco June 30-July 3 along with 5-star DE Nolan Smith (IMG Academy), who is the new No. 1.
Smith, who’s committed to Georgia, jumped up one spot while taking over for Zach Harrison, a 5-star DE from Olentangy Orange in Ohio. Harrison dropped to No. 2.
Austin Lake Travis 5-star WR Garrett Wilson (Ohio State) was the highest Texan. However, he dropped two spots to No. 12.
Biggest jumps
Four-star linebacker Marcel Brooks (Flower Mound Marcus) is one of the nation's top defensive prospects. Greg Powers 247Sports
Brock tight end Baylor Cupp (44) comes up with a 67-yard touchdown reception against Kemp during the first half. Steve Nurenberg Special to the Star-Telegram
Four-star WR Trejan Bridges, from Hebron High School, is one of the top recruits in the country. He's currently committed to Oklahoma. Greg Powers, 247Sports
Four-star tight end Austin Stogner (Plano Prestonwood Christian High School) is rated as the No. 2 TE in the country, according to 247Sports. Greg Powers, 247Sports
NaNa Osafo-Mensah, a four-star recruit from Fort Worth Nolan Catholic, is one of the top recruits in the country. He'll commit to either Texas or Notre Dame on May 19. Greg Powers 247Sports
Four-star safety Lewis Cine recently moved from Massachusetts to Texas where he has enrolled at Trinity Christian School in Cedar Hill. Andrew Ivins 247Sports
Four-star offensive linemen EJ Ndoma-Ogar (Allen, Texas) holds 39 scholarship offers, including 34 from Power Five schools. He's projected to commit to Oklahoma, according to 247Sports. Greg Powers, 247Sports