DURHAM – Former Duke defensive back Michael Carter II was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.
Carter II was the 154th overall pick in the draft, and the 10th selection in the fifth round.
Carter II, a 5-11, 190-pound Douglasville, Ga., product is Duke's second 2021 NFL Draft selection as Chris Rumph II went to the Los Angeles Chargers with the 118th overall pick. This marks the first time since 2015 that the Blue Devils have had two players drafted in the same year, and the 33rd time overall the program has had two or more draft selections. Carter II is Duke's first defensive back selected since Ross Cockrell went in the fourth round to the Buffalo Bills in…
