The Chiefs will audition running back Martayveus Carter on Thursday, according to Terez A. Paylor of Yahoo Sports (on Twitter). The Grand Valley State product entered the supplemental draft, but was not selected on July 11.
Carter was the only offensive player eligible for the July draft this year. Cornerbacks Sam Beal (Giants) and Adonis Alexander (Redskins) were selected while defensive back Brandon Bryant, linebacker Bright Ugwoegbu, and Carter were not. Bryant has since signed with the Jets.
In 2016, Carter finished fifth in voting for the Harlon Hill Trophy, which is awarded to the most valuable player in Division II football. In that season, Carter ran for 1,908 yards and 20 touchdowns, but he had just 957 yards and nine touchdowns last season. Scouts feel that Carter might not have the bulk to succeed at the next level, but he’s out to prove them wrong.
The Chiefs project to start Kareem Hunt at running back with Spencer Ware, Kerwynn Williams, Damien Williams, and Charcandrick West in support. They seem more than set at the position, but it doesn’t hurt to kick the tires on a player when rosters allow for 90 players.
The Chiefs have five running backs now and yet are working out another one.Why don’t they just come out and say who they are planning on keeping and end it right there.They will never keep six RB we all know that
Because with potential injuries and people not performing as planned, it’s better to have more than not enough. Cuts don’t happen until they need to.
Being very deep at a position is a good problem to have. Carter would likely be auditioning for a spot on the practice squad, since every team usually keeps one running back there, and none of the Chiefs RBs mentioned in this article have any practice squad eligibility remaining.
In my opinion, Charcandrick West is going to be released.