Michael Carter (running back)
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Michael Carter (born May 7, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Infobox
Position
Running back
Roster status
Active
Born
(1999-05-07) May 7, 1999 (age 26)Okinawa, Japan
Height
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight
201 lb (91 kg)
High school
Navarre (Navarre, Florida, U.S.)
College
North Carolina (2017–2020)
NFL draft
2021: 4th round, 107th overall pick
Rushing yards
1,466
Rushing average
4.0
Rushing touchdowns
9
Receptions
126
Receiving yards
870
Receiving touchdowns
1
Tables
Pre-draft measurables · Professional career
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Height
mw- .mw- .mw- .mw- 5 ft 7+7⁄8 in(1.72 m)
Weight
201 lb(91 kg)
Arm length
29+1⁄8 in(0.74 m)
Hand span
8+3⁄4 in(0.22 m)
40-yard dash
4.50 s
10-yard split
1.63 s
20-yard split
2.60 s
20-yard shuttle
3.98 s
Three-cone drill
6.87 s
Vertical jump
34.0 in(0.86 m)
Broad jump
9 ft 11 in(3.02 m)
Bench press
16 reps
All values from Pro Day
All values from Pro Day
Height
All values from Pro Day
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
| mw- .mw- 5 ft 7+7⁄8 in(1.72 m) | 201 lb(91 kg) | 29+1⁄8 in(0.74 m) | 8+3⁄4 in(0.22 m) | 4.50 s | 1.63 s | 2.60 s | 3.98 s | 6.87 s | 34.0 in(0.86 m) | 9 ft 11 in(3.02 m) | 16 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day | ||||||||||||
· NFL career statistics
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Career high
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· NFL career statistics
GP
GP
Year
GP
Team
GS
Games
Att
Games
Yds
Rushing
Avg
Rushing
Lng
Rushing
TD
Rushing
Rec
Rushing
Yds
Receiving
Avg
Receiving
Lng
Receiving
TD
Receiving
Fum
Receiving
Lost
2021
2021
Year
2021
Team
NYJ
Games
14
Games
11
Rushing
147
Rushing
639
Rushing
4.3
Rushing
55
Rushing
4
Receiving
36
Receiving
325
Receiving
9.0
Receiving
23
Receiving
0
Fumbles
1
Fumbles
1
2022
2022
Year
2022
Team
NYJ
Games
16
Games
10
Rushing
114
Rushing
402
Rushing
3.5
Rushing
25
Rushing
3
Receiving
41
Receiving
288
Receiving
7.0
Receiving
37
Receiving
0
Fumbles
2
Fumbles
1
2023
2023
Year
2023
Team
NYJ
Games
9
Games
0
Rushing
8
Rushing
38
Rushing
4.8
Rushing
9
Rushing
0
Receiving
15
Receiving
68
Receiving
4.5
Receiving
10
Receiving
0
Fumbles
0
Fumbles
0
ARI
ARI
Year
ARI
Team
6
Games
0
Games
22
Rushing
149
Rushing
6.8
Rushing
21
Rushing
0
Rushing
9
Receiving
33
Receiving
3.7
Receiving
8
Receiving
1
Receiving
0
Fumbles
0
2024
2024
Year
2024
Team
ARI
Games
3
Games
1
Rushing
35
Rushing
131
Rushing
3.7
Rushing
13
Rushing
1
Receiving
11
Receiving
57
Receiving
5.2
Receiving
18
Receiving
0
Fumbles
2
Fumbles
1
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
48
Games
22
Games
326
Rushing
1,359
Rushing
4.2
Rushing
55
Rushing
7
Rushing
110
Receiving
771
Receiving
6.9
Receiving
37
Receiving
1
Receiving
3
Fumbles
2
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||||||
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2021 | NYJ | 14 | 11 | 147 | 639 | 4.3 | 55 | 4 | 36 | 325 | 9.0 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | NYJ | 16 | 10 | 114 | 402 | 3.5 | 25 | 3 | 41 | 288 | 7.0 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | NYJ | 9 | 0 | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 68 | 4.5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ARI | 6 | 0 | 22 | 149 | 6.8 | 21 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 3.7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | ARI | 3 | 1 | 35 | 131 | 3.7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 57 | 5.2 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Career | 48 | 22 | 326 | 1,359 | 4.2 | 55 | 7 | 110 | 771 | 6.9 | 37 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
References
- "Rookie Snapshot 2021: Michael Carter fantasy football profile"https://sports.yahoo.com/rookie-snapshot-2021-michael-carter-fantasy-football-profile-164510107.html
- Pensacola News Journalhttps://www.pnj.com/story/sports/college/2017/09/02/navarres-michael-carter-steals-spotlight-college-debut-unc/628614001/
- Northwest Florida Daily Newshttps://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2015/09/10/navarre-rb-carter-to-miss/33006989007/
- Northwest Florida Daily Newshttps://www.nwfdailynews.com/sports/20161229/navarres-michael-carter-named-usa-today-offense-poy
- USA Todayhttps://usatodayhss.com/2016/navarres-carter-commits-to-unc
- Chapelboro.comhttps://chapelboro.com/sports/unc-sports/unc-michael-carter-among-preseason-candidates-doak-walker-award
- 247sports.comhttps://247sports.com/college/north-carolina/Article/UNC-Running-Back-Michael-Carter-Sidelined-Due-to-Injury--120686078/
- The News & Observerhttps://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/article233602332.html
- 247sports.comhttps://247sports.com/college/north-carolina/Article/UNC-Football-Michael-Carter-Elevating-his-Game--152097210/
- SI.comhttps://www.si.com/college/unc/football/michael-carter-list
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- 247sports.comhttps://247sports.com/college/north-carolina/Article/UNCs-Michael-Carter-Named-ACC-Running-Back-of-the-Week-152870854/
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/30505860/north-carolina-michael-carter-javonte-williams-sets-fbs-record-544-yards-rushing
- Pro Football Focushttps://www.pff.com/news/college-football-2020-pffs-all-american-team
- Louisville Sports Commissionhttps://www.louisvillesports.org/ph-news/four-offensive-players-return-specialists-earn-paul-hornung-award-honor-roll-2/
- NFL.comhttps://www.nfl.com/prospects/michael-carter/32004341-5271-6520-cf4c-d6916bc87e00
- 247sports.comhttps://247sports.com/college/north-carolina/Article/Javonte-Williams-Michael-Carter-UNC-Football-Pro-Day-NFL-Combine-NFL-Draft-163415312/
- draftscout.comhttps://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1022363&DraftYear=2021
- NewYorkJets.comhttps://www.newyorkjets.com/news/michael-carter-nfl-draft-running-back-north-carolina
- Pro Football Rumorshttps://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/06/jets-sign-fourth-round-rb-michael-carter
- The Jet Presshttps://thejetpress.com/posts/ny-jets-michael-carter-jets-td-9-quarters
- NewYorkJets.comhttps://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-rb-michael-carter-on-ir-elevate-four-to-active-roster
- NewYorkJets.comhttps://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-activate-rb-michael-carter-te-tyler-kroft-de-bryce-huff-and-ol-chuma-edoga-
- Pro Football Referencehttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CartMi03/gamelog/2021/
- StatMusehttps://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/rookie-rushing-leaders-in-the-nfl-2021
- Pro Football Referencehttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210090nyj.htm
- Pro Football Referencehttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CartMi03/gamelog/2022/
- NewYorkJets.comhttps://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-release-rb-michael-carter-11-14-2023
- AZCardinals.comhttps://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-claim-michael-carter-off-waivers
- AZCardinals.comhttps://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-trim-roster-to-get-to-53-for-2024-regular-season
- AZCardinals.comhttps://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-announce-initial-practice-squad-for-2024
- AZCardinals.comhttps://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-make-final-cuts-to-get-to-53-man-roster-bam-knight-walter-nolen-will-hernandez
- AZCardinals.comhttps://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-announce-initial-13-players-to-practice-squad-for-2025
- azcardinals.comhttps://www.azcardinals.com/news/after-near-year-since-injury-cardinals-open-practice-window-for-bilal-nichols
- https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/548332/michael-carter-released-by-cardinals.phphttps://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/news/548332/michael-carter-released-by-cardinals.php
- CBS Sportshttps://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/cardinals-michael-carter-back-with-arizona/
- azcardinals.comhttps://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-bring-back-michael-carter-to-active-roster-again