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On YouTubeCould MSU's Nate Carter Be a Surprise Draft Pick?
The Michigan State Spartans have found their way into the pros throughout several sports. As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, former Spartan running back Nate Carter, who had a strong showing at the MSU Pro Day, could be in play for a franchise in the NFL to take a chance on him.
Watch: Michigan State's Keith Bhonapha Talks Spring Ball, More
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State lost its two premier running backs from last season in Nate Carter and Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams. Now, the running back room is largely made up of young up-and-comers, with one veteran in transfer Elijah Tau-Tolver.
Updates on Spartans' Tau-Tolliver's Spring Ball So Far
Michigan State had an immediate need in its backfield after losing its two premier running backs from last season, Nate Carter and Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams.
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College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 6
Will a RB Emerge in Spring for MSU?
The Michigan State Spartans did not have a great run game in 2024. Whether it was due to poor offensive line play or inconsistency from its running backs, MSU struggled to produce an effective rushing attack. Nate Carter and Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams are both talented, but it did not come together for either of them last season.
Why MSU's Nate Carter's Draft Stock is Rising
Michigan State football only produced one NFL Draft propsect last season, and this year, none of its players from last year's roster were invited to the NFL Combine.
Watch: Michigan State's Nate Carter Speaks at Pro Day
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's Nate Carter showed out at the Spartans' Pro Day on Wednesday. The two-year Spartan recorded a 40-inch vertical jump, which was the second-highest mark when compared to running backs at the NFL Combine.
Watch: Michigan State's Nate Carter Speaks at Pro Day
EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State's Nate Carter showed out at the Spartans' Pro Day on Wednesday. The two-year Spartan recorded a 40-inch vertical jump, which was the second-highest mark when compared to running backs at the NFL Combine.
Three Stock Risers After Spartan Pro Day
Michigan State had 14 players participate in its Pro Day on Wednesday. While none of them were invited to the NFL Combine this year, there were some Spartans who left some very strong impressions.
MSU RB Carter Shines at Pro Day
While it did not all come together for the Michigan State Spartans on the football field this past year, there was still plenty of talent. MSU held its
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 13
Report: Key Spartans RB Target Set For Visit
The running back position is one that Michigan State is recruiting heavily in the 2026 class. Right now, the current Spartans running back room is intriguing, to say the least.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 20
Carter Showed Leadership, Toughness in Time as Spartan
The last few years have been tough to be a Michigan State Spartan. The program has been in rough shape, from difficulties off the field to missing a bowl game on it.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 17
Why MSU Football Could Consider Army RB Udoh
The Michigan State Spartans will be without their top two rushers in Nate Carter and Kay'Ron Lynch-Adams. Adams has graduated out and Carter is taking his chance with the NFL Draft.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 9
MSU Football Already Looking For Big Transfer Portal Move
The Michigan State Spartans finished the 2024 season, its first under Coach Jonathan Smith, with a lackluster record of 5-7. Perhaps even more abysmal was the Spartans' ground game.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 6
Michigan State's Nate Carter Announces Next Move
Michigan State is losing another prominent member of its offense. Spartan running back Nate Carter announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday that he is declaring for the NFL Draft.
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 23
Michigan State sends Purdue to 10th consecutive loss
Aidan Chiles completed 15 of 31 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns to help Michigan State earn a 24-17 win over Purdue.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 8
MSU Running Back Wins Prestigious Award
Michigan State Spartan and running back Nate Carter, along with Cookie Baugh, are the first winners of the PNC bank and Michigan State-partnered award: PNC Achievers Student-Athletes of the Month, per Michigan State Athletics.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 31
Stock Up Report for Michigan State Entering Week 10
The Michigan State Spartans are 4-4 heading into a tough match-up with the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers at home this Saturday afternoon. The Spartans are coming off a heartbreaking loss to their rivals, the Michigan Wolverines.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 28
Despite Loss, Spartan Captain Keeps the Faith
The Michigan State Spartans (4-4) could not come out with the road victory on Saturday night against in-state rival, Michigan Wolverines (5-3) but had a career-high performance from their captain running back Nate Carter.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 27
Michigan State RB Nate Carter Finally Has 2024 Breakout
After a productive first season in East Lansing last season, many college football experts had high expectations for Michigan State running back Nate Carter.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 27
Stock Report After MSU's Heartbreaking Loss to Michigan
Michigan State's 24-17 loss to Michigan will sting for a long time. It will also haunt them for the rest of the season. The Spartans had a winnable game in their grasp.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 27
Player Grades for Michigan State's Loss to Michigan
The Michigan State Spartans could not bring the Paul Bunyan Trophy home to East Lansing, falling to the Michigan Wolverines, 24-17. The Spartans are now
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 24
Spartan Captain On Rivalry: 'It's All About Us'
The Michigan State Spartans (4-3) are gearing up for their annual rivalry battle with the Michigan Wolverines (4-3) and will look to break a three-year losing streak to the Wolverines.
College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 22
MICHIGAN WEEK: Michigan State RB Nate Carter Reflects on Iowa, Looks Ahead to Wolverines
EAST LANSING, Mich. Michigan State's offense was able to prosper from the run game in the Spartans' win over Iowa on Saturday. Finally, the ground game opened up for a team that had struggled all season in that department.
Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 8
Michigan State Bye Week Evaluations: Nate Carter
As we arrive at the bye week, the Michigan State Spartans are 3-3 with some impressive wins and tough losses. The Spartans look much better under head coach Jonathan Smith this season than they did the last two seasons.
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