Nate Noel
Nate Noel is an American professional football running back for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League. He played college football for the Appalachian State [Mountaineers football|Appalachian State Mountaineers] and Missouri Tigers.
Noel attended Miami Northwestern Senior High School in Miami, Florida, winning state titles in both track and football. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers.
College career
As a freshman in 2020, Noel rushed 82 times for 510 yards and three touchdowns. In 2021, he had a breakout season leading the Sun [Belt Conference], running for 1,126 yards and four touchdowns on 199 carries where for his performance he was named first-team all Sun Belt. In 2022, Noel notched 604 yards and six touchdowns on 87 carries. In 2023, he rushed for 834 yards and five touchdowns on 173 carries for the Mountaineers, while also hauling in 16 receptions for 86 yards. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Noel entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.
Missouri
Noel transferred to play for the Missouri Tigers. In week four of the 2024 season, Noel rushed 199 yards on 24 carries as helped the Tigers to a win over the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Professional career
On May 9, 2025, Noel signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft. He was waived on July 28.
On August 9, 2025, Noel signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He was waived on August 25.