Carter Thomason

Carter Thomason is in his seventh season with the Clemson football program, including his third season as a defensive analyst and his first season as an assistant linebackers coach in 2024.

Thomason served as a student coaching assistant for Clemson from 2018-20, assisting in a variety of roles that included contributions to game planning, data management, film study and recruiting. He transitioned into a video graduate assistant role in 2021 before being hired as a defensive analyst in early 2022.

Prior to attending Clemson, Thomason served as a student coach at North Gwinnett (Ga.) High School in 2017, helping his team to a Georgia 7A state title.

Thomason earned his bachelor’s degree from Clemson in political science in 2020 and added a master’s in athletic leadership in 2022. He is married to his wife, Abby.