Scouting Report
Approved · Oct 6, 2026Noah Cartwright
Overall grade
- 0-49Undetermined
- 50-59D-III / Dev
- 60-69D-II / NAIA
- 70-74FCS
- 75-84Group of 5
- 85-89Power 4
- 90-94Blue Chip
- 95-100Elite / Top 100
Physical, patient running back who wins with vision and a willingness to take on contact. Listed at an unverified 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, after verified measurements of 5-foot-9 and 177 pounds in March 2026. Well put together, with slight room to add mass to his upper body. Listed at an unverified 4.40-second 40, he clocked a laser-verified 4.71-second 40 in March 2026. Instinctual at the handoff, he shows plus vision in his running and the ability to see lanes, anticipate the holes his blockers create, and hit the hole right after it clears. Shows promising burst and acceleration as he…
Top Attributes
- Shows better top end speed - Burst and acceleration more evident on senior film - Weapon as a pass-catcher out of the backfield.
Areas to Develop
- Increased ability to change direction - Continued development in showing balance upon contact
Film Review Notes
Running back prospect who is listed at an unverified 5-foot-10, 190, after verified measurements of 5-9, 177-pounds in March 2026. Well put together, with slight room to add a little more mass. Shows power and strength in running, with burst and acceleration, while showing plus vision in his running and the ability to see lanes. Catches the ball well out of the backfield and can be utilized as a weapon as a receiver. Needs to continue to work on running with more balance to take hits and stay on his feet, but versatility in running and ability to catch the ball makes him a three-down back at the next level.
Graded Skills
0–10 Scale
- 7.6Size
- 7.9Instincts/vision
- 8.1Burst/acceleration
- 6.8Change of direction
- 7.8Top-end speed
- 7.2Footwork
- 7.9Inside run
- 7.4Outside run
- 7.5Physicality/tackle breaking
- 7.3Pass catching