NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana -- If anyone is familiar with what Grambling running back Martez Carter can do when the lights shine brightest, it is the heavyweights of the Southwestern Athletic Conference.
Southern received a glimpse of his wide-ranging skill set in last season’s Bayou Classic, when Carter burned the Jaguars for 279 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns on just 16 touches in the Tigers' 52-30 win.
The next week, in the SWAC championship game, Carter torched Alcorn State for 348 all-purpose yards on 24 touches. He wrapped up his season with 201 all-purpose yards in Grambling’s Celebration Bowl win against North Carolina Central — his fourth straight game with at least 200 all-purpose yards to close the season.
“He’s explosive, man,” Southern defensive coordinator Trei Oliver said. “He has great vision. You can see the cutbacks. He has speed to hold you off when he gets out in the open field. He’s just an explosive player.”
Added Southern coach Dawson Odums: “He’s an exciting football player. He has big-play capabilities, and he got loose on us a year ago.”
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