

Carter Hess
Moved into the starting rotation on the defensive line in 2025 ... Picked up experience on the defensive line as a freshman in 2024, appearing in nine games ... An All-State performer at Fort Hill High School ... Named to the 2023 and 2024 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Appeared in all 12 games as a sophomore, starting three at nose tackle. · Recorded 27 total tackles, 14 solo, including 4.5 for loss and one sack. · Made a season-high six tackles, including 0.5 for loss, at Lafayette. · Registered three solo tackles, including two for loss, at Georgetown. · Had three stops, including a sack, at Stony Brook. · Also finished with three tackles, including one for loss, at Richmond. Appeared in nine games as a freshman. · Recorded 13 total tackles, eight solo, including 2.5 for loss and one sack. · Made four solo tackles at Monmouth. · Had three stops, including one for loss, in win over Georgetown. · Registered a pair of tackles, including one for loss, at Bucknell. · Recorded first collegiate sack at Lehigh. Led Fort Hill to three straight Class 1A state championships. · Senior stats: 132 Total Tackles, 12 Sacks, 20 tackle for loss. · An All-State selection. · Named Lineman of the Year as a sophomore. · Won the area's Defensive Player of the Year as a junior. · Led the area with 152 tackles including 22 for loss with five sacks as a junior. · Was key part of a Sentinels' team that went 13-1 and won a second straight Class 1A state title in 2022. · Played for head coach Zack Alkire at Fort Hill High School. · Member of the National Honor Society and National Science Honor Society. Son of Tracey and Samuel Hess. · Has an older sister (Chloe) and a younger sister (Clara). · A Business Administration major.
- EnrolledCarter Hess (DL) enrolled at Fordham University · from the season record
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Fordham University | 1 | 1 | -- | High | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | Fordham University | 12 | 3 | -- | Med. | 27 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 1.0 |
| 2024 | Fordham University | 9 | 0 | -- | Med. | 13 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1.0 |
| Career | 22 | 4 | -- | High | 43 | 23 | 9 | 17 | 2.0 |
Profile last updated Nov 10, 2026









