Here's why Robert Saleh initially thought the Jets had drafted the wrong Michael Carter

Posted May 9, 2021
The New York Jets had one of the most interesting moments of the 2021 NFL Draft, selecting two players with the name of Michael Carter. "When we took Michael Carter the running back, ESPN threw up Michael Carter II on the screen and we were like, 'Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait a minute,' and checked the notes and made sure we made the right pick." (CBS Sports)

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