Keith Carlos
Keith Carlos | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 19, 1987 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Known for | The first male winner of America's Next Top Model |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[1] |
| Hair color | Black[1] |
| Eye color | Brown[1] |
| Agency | NEXT Model Management |
| Website | www |
| No. 1 | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 19, 1987 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| 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 | |
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.
Early life
[edit]Carlos attended Central High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
College career
[edit]Lackawanna College
[edit]After high school, Carlos attended Lackawanna College.[2]
| 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: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: JC (RB) Rivals: -- (WR), -- (CT) | ||||||
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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
[edit]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
[edit]Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]Carlos signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 2011.[8]
New York Giants
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c "Profile - Keith Carlos". NEXT Model Management. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ a b "New York Giants sign WR Keith Carlos". www.ctpost.com. Hearst Communications Inc. June 3, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Keith Carlos". www.rivals.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
- ^ a b c d Sequin, Cynthia. "A Gazelle Wakes Up". Purdue Alumni. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ a b "Client Profile - Keith Carlos". Karyzma Agency. Archived from the original on December 3, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ Nick Shepkowski (April 4, 2010). "Purdue Running Back Bolden Injured". www.chicagonow.com. Chicago Now. Retrieved June 3, 2013.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Keith Carlos - LinkedIn".
- ^ "Eagles Add Two More RFAs". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Philadelphia Eagles. July 29, 2011. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (August 20, 2013). "Injury forces Offensive Line shuffle". Giants.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2013. Retrieved August 20, 2013.
- ^ "Krave Kover Winners - ANTM". Krave Magazine. March 12, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ Peoples, Landon (January 15, 2015). "ANTM Winner Keith Carlos on his New Life as a Top Model". Nylon Magazine. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
- ^ "Cardi B Releases "Be Careful" Featuring Keith Carlos". Archived from the original on May 23, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2018.