Michael Carter, North Carolina -5’8” – 202 lbs - Reese's Senior Bowl

By: Chip Turner

The majority of the North Carolina RB hype in 2020 went to Javonte Williams, but it’s a legitimate question as to whether he was the best RB on his own team. Michael Carter has the ability to be a complementary back in the NFL at the very least and is particularly well-suited to a pass-heavy offense.

Michael Carter talked about how he’s on the JUGs machine every single day and his pass catching skills repertoire yesterday at the Senior Bowl.

Carter flashed his receiving ability with reps like this yesterday at the Senior Bowl.

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— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) January 28, 2021

While Javonte Williams runs with violence, the best word I can use to describe Carter is smooth. Everything he does looks natural. He’s a patient, smart runner with good vision who follows his blockers well and is a very good receiver out of the backfield. He doesn’t have blistering speed, but he’s certainly fast enough to get chunk yardage.

Couple of check downs to Michael Carter □‍♂️ for anyone wanting to watch the whole play I tried to get it #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/i17ddj4aLh

— Nick Faber (@NickFaberNFL) January 28, 2021

As far as weaknesses, there’s nothing glaring. Carter isn’t a big back, so I don’t know that he’ll ever be a feature back, and he’s not a very good in pass protection. Those things aside? Carter should have a good NFL career, and he appears to be turning heads during Senior Bowl week. It wouldn’t be a surprise to hear his name called before the end of Day 2 of the NFL draft.

Ian Book to RB Michael Carter. Carter has been a standout this week at #SeniorBowl practices. pic.twitter.com/BbRHFGFihU

— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) January 28, 2021

Former #UNC Tar Heel Michael Carter has looked good in the open field, and very comfortable as a receiver out of the backfield. Solid week from him. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/j3w6xp5mjl

— Scott Kennedy (@ScoutKennedy) January 28, 2021