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Jets draft UNC RB Michael Carter in 4th round

Joe Douglas keeps adding to the offensive unit.

With the No. 107 pick in the fourth round, the Jets have drafted North Carolina running back Michael Carter. This comes after New York added a quarterback and offensive lineman in the first round and a wideout in the second.

Carter was a stud at UNC, having earned first-team All-ACC and AP third-team All-America honors for the Tar Heels in 2020. He ultimately averaged 8.0 yards per carry this past season and rushed for a total of 1,245 yards and nine touchdowns.

The soon-to-be rookie will join a running back committee that additionally includes free-agent pickup Tevin Coleman and pending second-year man La’Mical Perine.