Michael Carter Drafted By New York Jets

Posted May 1, 2021
UNC running back Michael Carter has been selected in the third round with the 107th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. Carter becomes the 244th Tar Heel chosen in the NFL Draft and the 40th running back. He is also the 33th Carolina football player selected in the fourth round. Carter is the eighth Tar Heel chosen by the Jets. (GoHeels.com)

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