Nathan Carter (born May 22, 2002) is an American football running back for the Michigan State Spartans. He previously played for the UConn Huskies.
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| Position | Running back |
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| Major | Human Development and Family Studies |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 22, 2002 |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Bishop Kearney (Irondequoit, New York) |
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High School career edit
Carter attended Bishop Kearney High School in Irondequoit, New York. He committed to the University of Connecticut to play college football.[1]
College career edit
Carter played at Connecticut 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]
Personal life edit
Carter is a Christian. He has said, “This platform isn’t for my glorification, it’s for Jesus, and I strive to use it each and every day to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. And I play the game giving Glory to God in all that I do as an act of worship and thankfulness towards Him.”[6]
References edit
- ^ Section V Football: Kearney running back Nathan Carter headed to UConn in January
- ^ UConn featured running back Nathan Carter has new coaches, a new culture and a new attitude
- ^ UConn running back Nate Carter to enter transfer portal six days after positional coach EJ Barthel announces exit
- ^ UConn RB transfer Nathan Carter commits to Michigan State
- ^ Michigan State football: Nathan Carter finds peace, purpose at Michigan State Spartans
- ^ Kruse, Ethan. "Nathan Carter - Pointing to Jesus". His Huddle. Retrieved October 11, 2023.