His older brother Carson served as the starting QB for the Dutchmen last season, and now Chase Carmichael Chase Carmichael 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB/RB MOC-Floyd Valley | 2028 IA is expected to have a much bigger role for the Dutchmen in 2026. Carmichael finished 2nd on the team with 198 rushing yards (7.6 YPC) and a rushing TD last season, and he is slated to become the No. 1 RB on the depth chart with the departure of Maasdam this offseason. He also added 17.5 tackles and a TFL on defense. Carmichael flashes the skills necessary to handle the pressure of taking over the vacant starting RB position, possessing plenty of speed and agility to be able to cut and change direction quickly while also being able to surge through the line and break away from the defense for long runs. Carmichael may quickly grow into a central piece for the offense entering his junior season.

Carmichael contributed to the MOC-Floyd Valley cause in all three phases as a sophomore last season. The linebacker/running back registered 17.5 tackles, 15 of which were solo stops. He added a tackle for loss. On offense, he carried the ball 26 times for 198 yards (7.6 YPC) and a touchdown. His lone kick returns went for 10 yards, and he helped out elsewhere on special teams. Carmichael’s Hudl page lacks a highlight tape, but there are three videos with clips of him performing in 2025. As a running back, he stands out for his patience in letting his blocks set up and holes to open up. Carmichael changes directions quickly and cuts sharply. He understands when to hit the gas and can get going once in the open field. It’s a skill set that also plays well on defense, where the physicality also is needed. Whether he lines up on offense or defense should he play in college, Carmichael would be an asset on special teams.