Michael Carter headshot
RB Tennessee Titans #35

Michael Carter Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
27
Height / weight
5'8", 201 lb
Experience
6th season
Drafted
2021 R4, #107

2025 Season

PPR PPG
7.6
Pos rank
RB46
Rostered
—

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Michael Carter Bio

Michael Carter is a running back for the Tennessee Titans, where he wears No. 35. Born May 7, 1999, in Navarre, FL, he attended Navarre and played college football at North Carolina.

The New York Jets selected Carter in round 4, pick 107, of the 2021 NFL Draft. Since then, Carter played for the Arizona Cardinals (2023–2025) and joined the Tennessee Titans in 2026.

In 61 regular-season games since 2021, he has run for 1,692 yards and 9 touchdowns and caught 145 passes.

Career Timeline

3 stops with 3 teams in 6 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Jets2021–2023 New York Jets
1,079rush yds, 7 TD, 92 rec · 39 games
Cardinals2023–2025 Arizona Cardinals
613rush yds, 2 TD, 53 rec · 22 games
TEN2026–now Tennessee Titans
0games played
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Tennessee Titans Current team2026–present

    Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  2. Arizona Cardinals2023–2025

    He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 15 of 22 games.

  3. New York Jets2021–2023

    Selected in round 4, pick 107, of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 33 of 39 games.

  4. College: North Carolina

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Transactions

  1. ReleasedReleased by the Tennessee Titans.
  2. SignedSigned with the Tennessee Titans.
  3. TradedTraded to the Philadelphia Eagles.
  4. ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
  5. SignedSigned with the Arizona Cardinals.
  6. ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
  7. ReleasedReleased by the Arizona Cardinals.
  8. ClaimedClaimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.
  9. ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
  10. SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the New York Jets.
  11. SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
  12. DraftedSelected by the New York Jets in round 4, pick 107.

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About Michael Carter: Bio FAQ

How old is Michael Carter?

Michael Carter is 27 years old. He was born on May 7, 1999. 2026 is his 6th NFL season.

How tall is Michael Carter?

Michael Carter is 5 feet 8 inches tall (5'8"), listed at 201 pounds, and plays running back for the Tennessee Titans.

How much does Michael Carter weigh?

Michael Carter weighs 201 pounds, his listed weight on the Tennessee Titans roster. He is listed at 5'8".

What number does Michael Carter wear?

Michael Carter wears number 35 for the Tennessee Titans. He plays running back.

What position does Michael Carter play?

Michael Carter plays running back for the Tennessee Titans, wearing number 35. 2026 is his 6th season in the NFL.

What team does Michael Carter play for?

Michael Carter plays for the Tennessee Titans as a running back. He has been with the Titans since 2026.

Where did Michael Carter go to college?

Michael Carter played college football at North Carolina, after attending Navarre (FL). The New York Jets drafted him out of North Carolina in 2021.

When was Michael Carter drafted?

The New York Jets selected Michael Carter in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 107th overall pick, out of North Carolina.

What round was Michael Carter drafted in?

Michael Carter was a fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, taken 107th overall by the New York Jets.

What pick was Michael Carter in the NFL Draft?

Michael Carter was the 107th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round.

Where is Michael Carter from?

Michael Carter went to high school in Florida, at Navarre, before playing college football at North Carolina.

When is Michael Carter's birthday?

Michael Carter's birthday is May 7. He was born on May 7, 1999 and is 27 years old.

How long has Michael Carter been in the NFL?

2026 is Michael Carter's 6th NFL season; he entered the league in 2021 as a fourth-round pick of the New York Jets. View his career statistics.

What teams has Michael Carter played for?

Michael Carter has played for the New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans. View his career statistics.

What year did Michael Carter enter the NFL?

Michael Carter entered the NFL in 2021, when the New York Jets drafted him in the fourth round. 2026 is his 6th season.