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 94th 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
2022 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology2th percentile among RBs
16 games · 155 touches
Week 1 projection · vs NYJ
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2022 attribute card
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Athleticism
Speed61▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst39▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility94▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size7▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency5▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry2▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion1▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving80▶
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).
Volume78▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency12▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game118 vs JAX, 2021 Week 16
- Most receiving yards in a game95 on 9 catches vs CIN, 2021 Week 8
2022 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 264 33/g | 3 | 23 2.9/g | 179 22/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 138 17/g | 0 | 18 2.3/g | 109 14/g | 0 |
| In division | 6 | 151 25/g | 3 | 13 2.2/g | 71 12/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 251 25/g | 0 | 28 2.8/g | 217 22/g | 0 |
| In wins | 7 | 226 32/g | 3 | 15 2.1/g | 129 18/g | 0 |
| In losses | 9 | 176 20/g | 0 | 26 2.9/g | 159 18/g | 0 |
| On grass | 5 | 112 22/g | 0 | 12 2.4/g | 93 19/g | 0 |
| On turf | 11 | 290 26/g | 3 | 29 2.6/g | 195 18/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 16 | 402 25/g | 3 | 41 2.6/g | 288 18/g | 0 |
2022 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | BAL | 60 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 43.9 |
| Week 2 | CLE | 23 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 52.7 |
| Week 3 | CIN | 39 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 45.3 |
| Week 4 | PIT | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD | 31.3 |
| Week 5 | MIA | 21 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD | 43.6 |
| Week 6 | GB | 41 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 63.5 |
| Week 7 | DEN | 29 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD | 42.3 |
| Week 8 | NE | 26 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD | 42.1 |
| Week 9 | BUF | 76 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 68.5 |
| Week 11 | NE | 19 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD | 30.2 |
| Week 12 | CHI | 21 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 43.1 |
| Week 14 | BUF | 5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 5.2 |
| Week 15 | DET | 15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 58.2 |
| Week 16 | JAX | 6 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 44 yds, 0 TD | 51.1 |
| Week 17 | SEA | 2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD | 47.2 |
| Week 18 | MIA | 4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 34.1 |
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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