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A.J. Carter Season 2018

#29
PositionRunning Back
Weight223 lbs
Height6-0
ClassFreshman
HometownMany, La.
Overview
  • Looks to build off the playing time he received as a freshman as he enters his second season in Tempe
  • Attempts to compete for reps as a reserve running back
  • Strong runner already capable of breaking arm tackles
  • Can rack up yards after contact thanks to a strong lower body and good balance
  • Has ability to burst through a hole and show off straight-line speed that is often underestimated
  • Advanced vision for a running back
  • Possess measurables and traits that give him potential to be a star
Freshman (2018)
  • Quickly earned the coaches trust, receiving playing time early in his career despite being a part of a loaded backfield
  • Played in four games during his first season at Arizona State
  • Carried the ball four times for 12 yards, getting two carries each in the season opener and in the bowl game 
High School
  • Consensus three-star prospect out of Many High School in Many, Louisiana.
  • Listed as No. 31 running back in the country and No. 23 overall prospect in Louisiana by 24/7, No. 34 running back and No. 28 overall in Louisiana by ESPN, No. 44 running back and No. 25 overall in Louisiana by Rivals
  • Complied 414 carries, 3911 rushing yards and 63 total touchdowns in 22 games across his junior and senior seasons
  • 2016 The Times-Picayune All-Area First Team running back selection
 

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Redshirt Freshman
2019

Running Back
6-0 / 218 lbs