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2021 NFL Draft: New York Jets select RB Michael Carter

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 14: Michael Carter #8 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their game at Kenan Stadium on November 14, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 59-53. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Another UNC football standout comes off the NFL Draft board, as Michael Carter will begin his professional football career in New York.

After an illustrious four-year career with the UNC football program, Michael Carter is ready to begin his NFL career.

On Friday, Carter was selected with the 107th overall pick in the fourth round in this year’s NFL Draft by the New York Jets.