Michael Carter
Michael Carter  RB  North Carolina | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Michael Carter
Height
5-8
Weight
199
College
North Carolina
Position
RB
Class
Senior
Home town
Navarre
80.0/100
Player Rating
3
PositionRank (RB)
4.5
FortyYD Time
Rush YDs
1245
Rush AVG
8
Rush TDs
9
Receptions
25
Rec YDs
267

Michael Carter RB North Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Michael Carter RB North Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/09/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.50 seconds (70%*)
Age: 24.11 DOB: 05/07/1999
Measurables:
Height: 5-8 (8%*) Weight: 199 (15%*)
Forty: 4.50 (O) (70%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back
Last Updated: 03/09/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.50 seconds (70%*)
Age: 24.11 DOB: 05/07/1999
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-8 (8%*) Weight: 199 (15%*)
Forty: 4.50 (O) (70%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 80.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
74%
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Rushing:
87%
Break Tackles:
88%
Receiving/Hands:
80%
Pass Blocking:
70%
Run Blocking:
61%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 3rd
Overall Rank: #71 Position rank: #3
College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1109
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 80/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #183 Pos Rank: #34 State Rank: #62
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 91 Stars 247 RATING: 91/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
New York Jets Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 107 (NYJ)
Strengths
  • Doesn't possess elite breakaway speed, but is fast enough to gain yardage in chunks when he finds a seam.
  • Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. He has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver.
  • Possesses quick feet and straight-line speed but doesn't have the elite burst to be a constant big-play threat. Improving patience as a runner, following pulling guards and makes good decisions on his cut.
  • Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with above average vision to make sharp cuts - good patience· and footwork to pick through defenses.
  • Compactly built with good muscle mass on his frame and natural strength. Stays balanced and runs with low pad level and toughness
Weaknesses
  • Lacks elite size for the position and looks maxed out physically - also carries some durability concerns. Has short legs with only average top-end speed and can be caught from behind.
  • Short with a filled-out frame and doesn't have much growth potential - has the same measurables he did coming out of high school.
  • Offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them.
  • Not elite in his vision or strength, he has enough all-around game to be a three-down player at the next level
  • Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
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How other scouting services rate Michael Carter (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
83.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.