Where there’s smoke, there’s often fire. The Philadelphia Eagles have been linked to Georgia DT, Jalen Carter, for months now, and it was for good reason. The Birds traded a 2024 4th-round pick to move up and snatch a franchise DT away from the Chicago Bears.
Who is Jalen Carter?
Jalen Carter is an exceptional talent and on paper is a great fit on the field in Philadelphia. He’s a former teammate of both Nakobe Dean and Jordan Davis, completing a trinity of dominant Georgia players to be wearing midnight green.
It is worth noting that there are some viable off-field concerns. Carter was involved in a crash that resulted in the death of a teammate, and his work ethic has been questioned on occasion. A spotty pro-day video also failed to do his incredible talent justice, leaving his standing in the top-10 uncertain. It’s not anymore.
The Eagles have obviously done their due diligence here, leaning on both Davis & Dean who played closely with Carter during their time as Bulldogs. If the Eagles feel they can get the best out of him and can ease those character concerns, it’s a dream selection that will beef up their defensive line for years to come.
He dominated in both 2021 and 2022, ending his career with 83 tackles, 18.5 TFL, and 6 total sacks. His explosiveness is unmatched in this draft class and he’s the perfect complement to Jordan Davis, whom the Eagles drafted last year.
The Eagles have a monstrous pass-rush once again with two Bulldogs at the center of it all and if the Eagles can work through those character concerns, this could be an incredible pick.
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