The Jets are believed to have made NFL Draft history Saturday, but it wasn't because of a mega trade or show stopping pick. Instead, the franchise drafted Michael Carter—twice.
The Tobacco Road rivals are now headed to Broadway. New York took running back Michael Carter out of North Carolina in the fourth round and selected the Duke cornerback, Michael Carter II, at No. 154 in the fifth round.
The two are not related.
The Tar Heel Carter tallied back-to-back 1,000-plus rushing yard seasons, including 1,245 yards on 8.0 yards per carry with nine touchdowns in 2020.