Graduated from Briar Woods High School in Ashburn, Va....played for head coach Charlie Pierce...listed as a four-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals and Scout.com...ranked as the fourth-best safety prospect in the nation by Rivals and ninth by Scout.com...listed as the seventh-best athlete among high school prospects by SuperPrep...2011 U.S. Army, Parade and PrepStar All-American...listed as the No. 93 top recruit in the nation by PrepStar...named Virginia's Gatorade State Player of the Year and AA Defensive Player of the Year...first team all-state and all-region selection as a defensive back and kick returner...2011 Dulles District Defensive Player of the Year honoree...had over 50 tackles and five interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, as a senior...also totaled over 1,000 all-purpose yards...helped the Falcons to the 2011 AA Dulles District, Region II and Virginia AA state titles as a senior...participated in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American and International Bowls...also lettered in track and field...parents are Tom and Renee Carter...has three younger sisters: Madison, Peyton and Cameron...born in Fairfax, Va....full name is Alexander Rhys Carter.