DE prospect Preston Carr expresses solid interest in Army West Point

The state of North Carolina is always a hotbed for talent and the Army staff or more specifically wide receiver coach Keith Gaither is recruiting hard in the Tar Heel state.

This time is Defensive End prospect Preston Carr, who is out of Person High School in Roxboro, North Carolina and the Black Knights offered 3-days ago.

The 6-foot-2, 250 pounder, who has offers from Yale, Princeton, UMass, University of Penn, Richmond, William & Mary and Furman to go along with Army West Point offer spoke with GoBlackKnights.com surrounding his offer conversation from Army and level of interest.

“I was very shocked and surprised that the Army offered me,” declared Carr. “I loved how he got to know me personally outside of football. Coach Gaither was really wanting to know me outside of football and not a lot of coaches do that. He said I had a lot of potential and he doesn’t see why I wouldn’t stand out and dominate at Army.”

“I’m interested in the Army West Point community and football program. I am also Interested what Army has to offer in architecture ... the degree I’m looking at.”

“Also I want to find somewhere that best fits me and what makes me feel like I am home,” added the defensive prospect. “With the COVID-19 happening its hard to come and visit school hopefully after all this is over I get a chance to come visit the Army Nation ... looking forward to doing that soon.”

During his 2019 junior football season, Carr registered 91 total tackles 91; 39 tackles for loss 39; 12 sacks; 5 force fumbles; 5 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions which resulted in him being named All-Conference (Mid-State 3A).

GoBlackKnights.com will continue to follow Carr’s recruiting throughout the spring and into the summer, so keep it right here.

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