[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] Carlos's play netted him a scholarship to continue his football career at Purdue University.

In 2010, Carlos changed his position to running back for the Boilermakers, after an injury to Ralph Bolden.

"[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.