In the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft, the New York Jets selected North Carolina running back Michael Carter, adding another piece to their crowded running back position.
Carter was an explosive athlete for the Tar Heels throughout his collegiate career. He shared the backfield with Javonte Williams, who was drafted two rounds earlier by the Browns, but Carter was arguably an even better performer than Williams. Carter posted an average of 8.0 yards per carry in 2020 compared to Williams’ 7.3.
Standing at 5-foot-8 and just barely passing the 200-pound threshold (weighing in at 201), Carter isn’t an imposing figure.