Name: Michael Carter Position: Running Back College: North Carolina Height: 5’8” Weight: 202 lbs Overall Rank: No. 80 overall Position Rank: RB4 Strengths: A stout, powerful back with a small strike zone for tacklers to hit, Carter is a tough and athletic runner who is dynamic working outside the tackle box. He’s agile enough to make defenders miss, can create laterally and has the lower body power to churn for tough yards. Carter has the burst and vision to excel in an outside zone scheme. He has enough power and burst to be effective when working on one-cut runs and will pull away from defenders when he finds daylight as a runner. Fumbles are not a concern. Productive runner who posted back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons despite being part of a group of ball-carriers. Working in the pass game, Carter is a capable receiver and has reliable hands. He’s also stout enough to succeed in pass protection. Teams looking for a kick returner will also love that Carter has experience and production in that role.
Michael Carter 2021 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Michael Carter 2021 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Michael Carter 2021 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Name: Michael Carter Position: Running Back College: North Carolina Height: 5’8” Weight: 202 lbs Overall Rank: No. 80 overall Position Rank: RB4 Strengths: A stout, powerful back with a small strike zone for tacklers to hit, Carter is a tough and athletic runner who is dynamic working outside the tackle box. He’s agile enough to make defenders miss, can create laterally and has the lower body power to churn for tough yards. Carter has the burst and vision to excel in an outside zone scheme. He has enough power and burst to be effective when working on one-cut runs and will pull away from defenders when he finds daylight as a runner. Fumbles are not a concern. Productive runner who posted back-to-back 1,000 yard seasons despite being part of a group of ball-carriers. Working in the pass game, Carter is a capable receiver and has reliable hands. He’s also stout enough to succeed in pass protection. Teams looking for a kick returner will also love that Carter has experience and production in that role.