Nate Carter

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Nate Carter
Nathan Carter UConn 2022.jpg
Carter with UConn in 2022
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Position Running back
Personal information
Born (2002-05-22) May 22, 2002 (age 24)
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Bishop Kearney (Irondequoit, New York)
College UConn (2020–2022)
Michigan State (2023–2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Rushing yards 60
Rushing average 6.7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Nathan Carter (born May 22, 2002) is an American professional football running back. He played college football for the UConn Huskies and Michigan State Spartans, and went undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft.

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Early life

Carter attended Bishop Kearney High School in Irondequoit, New York. He committed to the University of Connecticut to play college football. [1]

College career

Carter played at UConn from 2020 to 2022. After redshirting his first year in 2020, he started four of 12 games, rushing for 578 yards on 125 carries with two touchdowns. [2] He played in five games in 2022 as the starter, rushing for 405 yards on 65 carries with one touchdown. [3]

Carter transferred to Michigan State University in 2023. [4] In his first game with Michigan State, he rushed for 113 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown. [5]

On December 6, 2024, Carter declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+1⁄4 in
(1.76 m)		200 lb
(91 kg)		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		9 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 2+7⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		4.40 s1.58 s2.59 s4.20 s7.15 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		23 reps
All values from Pro Day [6] [7]

Atlanta Falcons

After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Carter signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2025. [8]

On August 30, 2026, Carter was waived by the Falcons as a part of final roster cuts. [9]

Kansas City Chiefs

On September 1, 2026, Carter was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. [10] He was released on October 21.

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2025 ATL 709606.7120—————11
Career 709606.7120—————11

Personal life

Carter is a Christian. [11]

References

  1. ↑ Section V Football: Kearney running back Nathan Carter headed to UConn in January
  2. ↑ UConn featured running back Nathan Carter has new coaches, a new culture and a new attitude
  3. ↑ UConn running back Nate Carter to enter transfer portal six days after positional coach EJ Barthel announces exit
  4. ↑ UConn RB transfer Nathan Carter commits to Michigan State
  5. ↑ Michigan State football: Nathan Carter finds peace, purpose at Michigan State Spartans
  6. ↑ "Nate Carter College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Nathan Carter RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ Waack, Terrin. "Falcons agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Atlanta Falcons release initial 2026 roster". atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  10. ↑ Roesch, Nick (September 1, 2026). "Chiefs Acquire New RB After Losing Emari Demercado". HEAVY. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
  11. ↑ Kruse, Ethan (August 7, 2023). "Nathan Carter - Pointing to Jesus". His Huddle. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
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