University of Idaho Athletics

A 6’1” signal caller originally from Corona, Calif., Israel Carter saw action under center in four games playing for Michael Vick’s Norfolk State squad in 2025, completing 58% of his passes (19-33) for 127 yards and adding 40 yards on the ground. The rising redshirt junior spent his first two collegiate seasons at South Florida, where he played in seven total contests and threw for four touchdowns in 2024.

A three-star recruit and the #19 quarterback in the 2023 cycle (On3), Carter combined for over 2,400 all-purpose yards and 34 touchdowns as a senior, leading Centennial High School to the California state playoffs. He earned an invite to the 2022 U.S. Army All-America Bowl and ran for a TD in the game, also securing a bid to the Under Armour Next All-America Camp and receiving Quarterback MVP Honors. The Golden State native notably threw just two interceptions in his final three high school seasons.

Carter will add to a deep and experienced quarterback room that features the return of Joshua Wood and Jack Wagner, who each started games for the Vandals in 2025, as well as Sawyer Teeney, who earned snaps under center as a true freshman and will compete for more in 2026.