Carter Zuliani is a tight end for the West Virginia Mountaineers listed at 6'6" and 254 pounds. A redshirt freshman from Bridgeport, West Virginia, Zuliani played high school football at Bridgeport High School under coach Tyler Phares. As a senior, he started all 14 games and earned Class AAA First-Team All-State honors as a defensive lineman with 27.5 tackles, five sacks, and 12.5 tackles for loss. On offense, he caught three passes for 74 yards while contributing as a key blocker for a run game that produced 5,446 yards and 100 touchdowns. He helped Bridgeport to a 14-0 record and Class AAA state championship in 2024. Zuliani also lettered in basketball and swimming, earning all-tournament honors in basketball and contributing to a state championship relay team in swimming.