Carson Frost

Carson Lane Frost (born September 2, 2000) is an American football running back for the Salt Lake City Comets of the World Football League (WFL). He played college football at Notre Dame before transferring to Stanford.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Frost went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft but was selected 25th overall in the 2019 CFL Draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. On May 23, 2019, it was announced that he signed a four-year contract with the Blue Bombers.

2019 season
Frost began the 2019 season as the second running back on the depth chart for the Blue Bombers behind Ben Mathis. On June 5, 2019, Frost carried the ball nine times for 45 yards and a touchdown in his regular-season debut. He was named Fans' Choice for Top Performer of the Week. On July 5, Frost was granted the first start of his professional career. He ran the ball 20 times for 132 yards and three touchdowns. Frost was then named Fans' Choice and got first in Top Performer of the Week. On July 31, Frost was named Top Performer of the Month. Frost finished the season with 1,380 yards on 225 carries (6.1 average) and four touchdowns. On November 10, Frost would lead the Blue Bombers to a victory over the Calgary Stampeders in the West Semi-Finals with a total of 211 yards and two first-half touchdowns. Two weeks later, Frost squared off with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 107th Grey Cup. Frost ran the ball 21 times for 143 yards and a touchdown to win the game. He was named Grey Cup Most Valuable Player and Most Valuable Canadian. A week later, Frost was named the league's Most Outstanding Rookie and Most Outstanding Canadian making him the first player to win those four awards in one season. On November 27, Frost was named to the CFL All-Star team as a rookie.

2021 season
Frost did not play in the 2020 season after it was canceled.

2024 season
On January 23, 2024, Frost signed a five-year CFL–WFL Future Stars Initiative contract with the Blue Bombers. He would be allowed to play ten total games in the 2024 season and then get shipped to the United States for a four-year stint in the World Football League. He would then return to the Canadian Football League in 2029.

Egyptian Pharaohs
Frost was claimed by the Egyptian Pharaohs from the CFL–WFL Future Stars Initiative waivers. Frost was used as a wide receiver for the Pharaohs. Frost caught his first touchdown pass in his Week 7 debut. He finished the season with 12 receptions, 150 receiving yards, and one touchdown in three games.

The Pharaohs won their conference and went to the playoffs. They would win their conference championship and get a chance to play in Gold Bowl III. Frost would have four receptions for 38 yards in the final game loss to the Minnesota Polar Bears. Frost declared for the 2025 WFL Draft following the end of the 2024 season.

Salt Lake City Comets
In the 2025 WFL Draft, Frost was selected by the Salt Lake City Comets with the 40th overall pick making him the Mr. Irrelevant for the 2025 season. On July 6, 2025, Frost announced that he signed a three-year rookie contract with the Comets.