Keith Carlos Explained

Keith Carlos
Birth Date:19 December 1987
Birth Place:Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Nationality: United States
Known For:The first male winner of America's Next Top Model
Height:6feet[1]
Hair Color:Black
Eye Color:Brown
Agency:NEXT Model Management
Keith Carlos
Number:1
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:19 December 1987
Birth Place:Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
High School:Bridgeport (CT) Central
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:200
College:Purdue
Undraftedyear:2011
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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

Carlos attended Central High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

College career

Lackawanna College

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

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.[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. 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. 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.

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.

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile - Keith Carlos. NEXT Model Management. August 23, 2015.
  2. Web site: New York Giants sign WR Keith Carlos . June 3, 2013 . Hearst Communications Inc. . www.ctpost.com . June 3, 2013 .
  3. Web site: Keith Carlos . Yahoo! . www.rivals.com . June 3, 2013.
  4. Web site: A Gazelle Wakes Up. Purdue Alumni. Cynthia . Sequin. August 23, 2015.
  5. Web site: Client Profile - Keith Carlos. Karyzma Agency. August 23, 2015. https://archive.today/20141203193944/http://www.karyzmaagency.ca/keith-carlos-antm21/. December 3, 2014. dead.
  6. Web site: Purdue Running Back Bolden Injured . April 4, 2010 . Nick Shepkowski . Chicago Now . www.chicagonow.com . June 3, 2013 .
  7. Web site: Keith Carlos - LinkedIn.
  8. Web site: Eagles Add Two More RFAs . July 29, 2011 . Philadelphia Eagles . www.philadelphiaeagles.com . June 3, 2013 . December 7, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141207120551/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Add-Two-More-RFAs/1c6217a6-df4f-4315-9eb3-0b4d2de7e91d . dead .
  9. Web site: Injury forces Offensive Line shuffle . Eisen . Michael . August 20, 2013 . Giants.com . August 20, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130822131928/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Injury-forces-Offensive-Line-shuffle/2b3fa6d7-5041-4d15-b65a-e9213d52d5dd . August 22, 2013 . dead .
  10. Web site: Krave Kover Winners - ANTM. Krave Magazine. March 12, 2014. August 23, 2015.
  11. ANTM Winner Keith Carlos on his New Life as a Top Model . Nylon Magazine. Landon . Peoples . January 15, 2015 . August 23, 2015.
  12. Web site: Cardi B Releases "Be Careful" Featuring Keith Carlos . May 22, 2018 . May 23, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180523012511/https://www.sheenmagazine.com/cardi-b-releases-be-careful-featuring-keith-carlos/ . dead .