Keith Carlos


Keith Kasson Carlos is an American former 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 (Connecticut)|Central High School] in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

College career

Lackawanna College

After high school, Carlos attended Lackawanna College.
Carlos committed to Purdue University on February 24, 2009. Carlos also received scholarships from three other FBS schools: Kansas State, Rutgers [Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers], and Temple. While at Purdue, Carlos was initiated into the Nu chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

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. Carlos went on to finish third on the team in rushing yards and touchdowns. Carlos graduated from Purdue with a bachelor's degree in business administration.

NFL career

Philadelphia Eagles

Carlos signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League in 2011.

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. 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." 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 America's Next [Top Model (cycle 21)|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, and a cash prize of $100,000.
Carlos played the love interest in the "Be Careful" music video by Cardi B.