NFL Records
61
Games
1,692
Rush Yards
9
Rush TD
145
Receptions
1,038
Rec Yards
Michael Carter is a former running back out of North Carolina, selected by the New York Jets with the 107th overall pick (round 4) in the 2021 NFL Draft. He played 61 regular-season games from 2021 to 2025, with the New York Jets and Arizona Cardinals.
Draft Details
Michael Carter Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 2021 draft class in rushing yards (1,692).
- Best statistical season: 2021 with NYJ (639 rushing yards).
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |  NYJ | 14 | 147 | 639 | 4 |
| 2022 | NYJ | 16 | 114 | 402 | 3 |
| 2023 |  ARI | 15 | 30 | 187 | 0 |
| 2024 | ARI | 3 | 35 | 131 | 1 |
| 2025 | ARI | 13 | 92 | 333 | 1 |
| Career | 61 | 418 | 1,692 | 9 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NYJ | 14 | 55 | 36 | 325 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYJ | 16 | 54 | 41 | 288 | 0 |
| 2023 | ARI | 15 | 31 | 24 | 101 | 1 |
| 2024 | ARI | 3 | 11 | 11 | 57 | 0 |
| 2025 | ARI | 13 | 45 | 33 | 267 | 0 |
| Career | 61 | 196 | 145 | 1,038 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
New York Jets 2021 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Zach Wilson | QB | BYU |
| 1 | 14 | Alijah Vera-Tucker | G | USC |
| 2 | 34 | Elijah Moore | WR | Mississippi |
| 5 | 146 | Jamien Sherwood | LB | Auburn |
| 5 | 154 | Michael Carter II | S | Duke |
| 5 | 175 | Jason Pinnock | SAF | Pittsburgh |
| 6 | 186 | Hamsah Nasirildeen | LB | Florida State |
| 6 | 200 | Brandin Echols | CB | Kentucky |
| 6 | 207 | Jonathan Marshall | DT | Arkansas |