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Michael Carter

RB

A 4th-round pick (107th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Carolina, Michael Carter has built an NFL career since. He's currently with TEN, in his 6th season in the league. His 44.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 33rd percentile. His agility stands out most — the 96th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,692 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 201#

College

North Carolina

Draft

Rd 4, 107th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.1

40th percentile among RBs

14 games · 183 touches

Volume×0.1+1.12
Receiving×0.14-0.21
Total EPA×0.24-0.70
Conversion×0.1-0.99
Ball security×0.06-0.28
Yards/carry×0.12+0.27
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.35

Week 1 projection · vs NYJ

Methodology
Rush yds37.0 (10.9–63.1)53% 35.5+
Rush yds37.0 (10.9–63.1)53% 35.5+
Rush yds37.0 (10.9–63.1)53% 35.5+
Rush yds37.0 (10.9–63.1)53% 35.5+
Rush yds37.0 (10.9–63.1)53% 35.5+
Rush yds37.0 (10.9–63.1)53% 35.5+
Rush yds37.0 (10.9–63.1)53% 35.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rush TD0.2 (0–1)18% 0.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec2.3 (0–4)40% 2.5+
Rec yds28.1 (6.5–49.8)45% 30.5+
Rec yds28.1 (6.5–49.8)45% 30.5+
Rec yds28.1 (6.5–49.8)45% 30.5+
Rec yds28.1 (6.5–49.8)45% 30.5+
Rec yds28.1 (6.5–49.8)45% 30.5+
Rec yds28.1 (6.5–49.8)45% 30.5+
Rec yds28.1 (6.5–49.8)45% 30.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed68▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst41▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility96▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size6▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency71▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry76▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion13▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving41▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security18▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume83▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency29▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025ARI44.913333133267
2024ARI51.7313111157
2023NYJ54.315187241011
2022NYJ19.316402341288
2021NYJ48.114639436325

Career profile

Michael Carter has appeared in 61 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (2021–2023), ARI (2024–2025).

He has rushed for 1,692 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 145 passes for 1,038 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2021 with NYJ: 639 yards and 4 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2021: a 48.1, in the 40th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
448
64/g
3
20
2.9/g
180
26/g
0
Away7
191
27/g
1
16
2.3/g
145
21/g
0
In division6
235
39/g
1
16
2.7/g
143
24/g
0
Out of division8
404
51/g
3
20
2.5/g
182
23/g
0
In wins3
233
78/g
2
12
4.0/g
97
32/g
0
In losses11
406
37/g
2
24
2.2/g
228
21/g
0
On grass4
86
22/g
1
7
1.8/g
41
10/g
0
On turf10
553
55/g
3
29
2.9/g
284
28/g
0
Indoors1
49
49/g
0
1
1.0/g
37
37/g
0
Outdoors13
590
45/g
4
35
2.7/g
288
22/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 2NE59 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD69.8
Week 3DEN24 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD24.4
Week 4TEN38 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD32.7
Week 5ATL38 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD52.7
Week 7NE37 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 67 yds, 0 TD41
Week 8CIN77 rush yds, 1 TD · 9 rec, 95 yds, 0 TD70.2
Week 9IND49 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 10BUF39 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 11MIA63 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD65.1
Week 15MIA18 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD34
Week 16JAX118 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD79.7
Week 17TB54 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD69.5
Week 18BUF19 rush yds, 0 TD27.1

Michael Carter — common questions

What position does Michael Carter play?
Michael Carter is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Michael Carter played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Michael Carter has played for NYJ (2021–2023), ARI (2024–2025).
Where did Michael Carter go to college?
Michael Carter played college football at North Carolina.
When was Michael Carter drafted?
Michael Carter was selected in round 4, 107th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Michael Carter scored?
Michael Carter has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (9 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Michael Carter's ScoutIndex Rating?
Michael Carter rated 44.9 for 2025, the 33rd percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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