Keith Carlos

Keith Kasson Carlos (born December 19, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver and fashion model who became the first male winner of America's Next Top Model.

Keith Carlos
Born (1987-12-19) December 19, 1987
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Nationality United States
Known forThe first male winner of America's Next Top Model, Lead man in Cardi B - Be Careful Music Video
Modeling information
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1]
Hair colorBlack[1]
Eye colorBrown[1]
AgencyNEXT Model Management
Websitewww.nextmanagement.com/los-angeles/profile/keith-carlos
Keith Carlos
Free agent
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1987-12-19) December 19, 1987
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Bridgeport (CT) Central
College:Purdue
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Early life

Carlos attended Central High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

College career

Lackawanna College

After high school, Carlos attended Lackawanna College.[2]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
Keith Carlos
WR		 Bridgeport, Connecticut Lackawanna College 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 4.27 Feb 26, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: JC (RB)   Rivals: -- (WR), -- (CT)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Purdue Football Commitment List". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  • "Purdue College Football Recruiting Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  • "ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  • "2009 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 3, 2013.

    Carlos committed to Purdue University on February 24, 2009.[3] Carlos also received scholarships from three other FBS schools: Kansas State, Rutgers, and Temple. While at Purdue, Carlos was initiated into the Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.[4][5]

    Purdue

    Carlos's play netted him a scholarship to continue his football career at Purdue University. He was named a starting wide receiver for four games through the season in 2009. In 2010, Carlos changed his position to running back for the Boilermakers, after an injury to Ralph Bolden.[6] Carlos went on to finish third on the team in rushing yards (337) and touchdowns (2). Carlos graduated from Purdue with a bachelor's degree in business administration.[4][7]

    NFL career

    Philadelphia Eagles

    Carlos signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 2011.[8]

    New York Giants

    On June 3, 2013, Carlos was signed by the New York Giants.[2] On August 20, 2013, he was waived as injured by the Giants.[9] On August 21, 2013, he cleared waivers and was placed on the Giants' injured reserve list. On August 27, 2013, he was waived with an injury settlement.

    America’s Next Top Model

    Before his early retirement from football, Carlos had done a small number of modeling jobs.[5] In 2011, he was the Krave magazine "Krave Kover Winner."[10] The following year, Carlos appeared in the "Made Love Lately" music video by Day26 and was named an “unforgettable face” in a 2013 edition of Essence magazine.[4]

    In 2014, Carlos auditioned for the twenty-first cycle of America's Next Top Model. On December 6, 2014, Carlos was named the first male winner of America's Next Top Model; his prizes comprised a contract with NEXT Model Management, a photo shoot for Nylon magazine,[11] and a cash prize of $100,000.[4]

    Carlos played the love interest in the "Be Careful" music video by Cardi B.[12]

    References
    1. "Profile - Keith Carlos". NEXT Model Management. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
    2. "New York Giants sign WR Keith Carlos". www.ctpost.com. Hearst Communications Inc. June 3, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
    3. "Keith Carlos". www.rivals.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
    4. Sequin, Cynthia. "A Gazelle Wakes Up". Purdue Alumni. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
    5. "Client Profile - Keith Carlos". Karyzma Agency. Archived from the original on December 3, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
    6. Nick Shepkowski (April 4, 2010). "Purdue Running Back Bolden Injured". www.chicagonow.com. Chicago Now. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
    7. "Keith Carlos - LinkedIn".
    8. "Eagles Add Two More RFAs". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Philadelphia Eagles. July 29, 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
    9. Eisen, Michael (August 20, 2013). "Injury forces Offensive Line shuffle". Giants.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
    10. "Krave Kover Winners - ANTM". Krave Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
    11. Peoples, Landon (January 15, 2015). "ANTM Winner Keith Carlos on his New Life as a Top Model". Nylon magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
    12. Cardi B Releases “Be Careful” Featuring Keith Carlos
    Preceded by
    Jourdan Miller    		 America's Next Top Model winner
    Cycle 21 (2014)    		 Succeeded by
    Nyle DiMarco
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