Keith Carlos signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 2011. His football career, however, took a turn when he signed with the New York Giants on June 3, 2013.
On August 20, 2013, he was unfortunately waived due to injury. Carlos then cleared waivers and was placed on the Giants’ injured reserve list the next day. However, he was waived again on August 27, 2013, with an injury settlement.
Prior to his early retirement from football, Carlos dabbled in modeling and accepted a few modeling jobs. He won the Krave magazine’s “Krave Kover” contest in 2011.
Carlos starred in the music video for Day26’s “Made Love Lately” the following year and was named a “unforgettable face” in a 2013 issue of Essence magazine.
Carlos auditioned for America’s Next Top Model’s twenty-first cycle in 2014 and was crowned the show’s first male champion on December 6, 2014. He won a contract with NEXT Model Management, a photo shoot for Nylon magazine, and a $100,000 cash award as part of his success.
Carlos also appeared as the romantic interest in Cardi B’s music video for “Be Careful.”
Is Keith Carlos a Kappa?
Yes, Keith Carlos achieved progress at Purdue both on and off the field, joining Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the Golden Key International Honors Society, and rising to the position of leadership on the football team. Keith joined the NFL as an undrafted free agent after a standout season at Purdue.