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Redskins UDFA Spotlight: Why RB Martez Carter could be the next Tarik Cohen

By Jacob Camenker

BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Martez Carter #4 of the Grambling State Tigers runs the ball against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Martez Carter #4 of the Grambling State Tigers runs the ball against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2015 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 24: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after getting a first down in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on December 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Bears defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-3. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 24: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after getting a first down in the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on December 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Bears defeated the Cleveland Browns 20-3. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /

For the next level, Carter could be similar to Tarik Cohen

The comparison for Carter at the NFL level would be Tarik Cohen. The former NC A&T star had a hyper productive college career including back-to-back 1,500-plus yard seasons to end his college career. Much like Carter, Cohen is an undersized, dual-threat back with good speed and shifty running skills. However, there is a bit of a difference between the two.

Cohen is a bit faster that Carter and he handled a full workload at NC A&T in two seasons. In fact, in Carter’s never recorded more than 167 carries in a season while Cohen recorded at least 195 in each of his four years. So, he was more proven going into the NFL, and that’s what led to him being a third-round pick by the Bears.

I’m not the only one who has drawn the comparison between Cohen and Carter. WalterFootball.com’s Charlie Campbell referenced some scouts who had been impressed by Carter in his 2018 NFL Draft prospect rankings. Here’s what he said.

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    • "In late September, team sources told me that Carter was a player who really impressed scouts this fall. One area scout said that Carter is a bigger Tarik Cohen and is arguably as good as Cohen was in college during 2016. They also say that Carter impressed them in 2016, when he averaged 7.7 yards per carry for 906 yards with 11 touchdowns. Carter added 28 receptions for 351 yards and three scores that season, too. The senior averaged 5.1 yards per carry in 2017 for 854 yards and 10 touchdowns, plus took 33 receptions for 449 yards and two touchdowns."

    Still, Cohen is probably better than Carter, solely because he was more of a proven commodity. But, Carter could become a quality rotational back and become a very good third down back at the NFL level.

    It’s possible that Carter could have a Cohen-like impact at the NFL level if given the chance. In the event that Thompson gets hurt and Carter takes over the third down role, he could be afforded the opportunity to succeed.

    During his rookie season, Cohen got 140 touches and totaled 723 scrimmage yards and three scores. Additionally, he was a threatening return man and got a touchdown on a punt return. Carter could play a similar role, though he may not be a return option early in his career. Either way, he has the upside necessary to push for a spot on the Redskins final roster.

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