Nathan Carter (born May 22, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UConn Huskies and Michigan State Spartans, and went undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life Carter attended Bishop Kearney High School in Irondequoit, New York. He committed to the University of Connecticut to play college football.Section V Football: Kearney running back Nathan Carter headed to UConn in January
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.UConn featured running back Nathan Carter has new coaches, a new culture and a new attitude He played in five games in 2022 as the starter, rushing for 405 yards on 65 carries with one touchdown. UConn running back Nate Carter to enter transfer portal six days after positional coach EJ Barthel announces exit
Carter transferred to Michigan State University in 2023.UConn RB transfer Nathan Carter commits to Michigan State In his first game with Michigan State, he rushed for 113 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown.Michigan State football: Nathan Carter finds peace, purpose at Michigan State Spartans
On December 6, 2024, Carter declared for the 2025 NFL draft.
Professional career
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.
On August 30, 2026, Carter was waived.
Kansas City Chiefs On September 1, 2026, Carter was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
NFL career statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2025 ATL 7 0 9 60 6.7 12 0 — — — — — 1 1 Career 7 0 9 60 6.7 12 0 — — — — — 1 1
Personal life Carter is a Christian.
References
External links Kansas City Chiefs bio Michigan State Spartans bio