2025-26 Men's Track & Field Roster
Biography
Carlton Montgomery Jr. - TFRRS Profile
Getting to know... Carlton Montgomery Jr.
Please list your preferred pronouns: He Him
Date of Birth: 7/27/2007
Birth Location: Libertyville, Illinois
Social Media
Instagram: cjgotmoves
Twitter: @cjtrack007
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Track & Field, Cross Country, Basketball
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: IHSA All State Track & Field
What is your favorite sports memory? Qualifying for IHSA State Finals for 3 events in my first full season of Track & Field
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Matthew Brooks
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor Roll
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Pre Physical-Therapy
Family
Son of Ashley Jackson & Ashley Gayden
Brothers and/or sisters: Two Half Brothers
Sport Participation/Enrollment History
Academic Year: Freshman
Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I make beats for music
What is your dream job? Professional Track & Field Athlete
Why did you choose Chicago State? I love what I heard from athletes about the Track & Field program and school environment.
Do you have a sports hero- who and why? Sharife Cooper is my sports hero because I watched him a lot growing up and he became an inspiration to me.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Making Beats
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Sharife Cooper
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Fearless
What is your favorite food? Broccoli
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Salmon, Rice & Broccoli
What or who motivates you to work hard? Wanting to excel in my sport and to make a name for myself
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? “Stay patient and work hard”
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner. Sharife Cooper, Christian Coleman, Elliot Cadeau
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Rich
How many languages do you speak? English