It wasn't long ago Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter was a strong candidate to go No. 1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft. Suddenly, his draft stock appears to be plummeting.
Carter left the combine, turned himself in and posted bond. He could still face additional punishment due to his alleged involvement in the incident.
Carter was able to return to the combine, though he did not participate in any drills at the event. He met with teams and had his measurements taken. Carter was scheduled to speak with reporters at the combine, but that did not happen after he left the event to deal with his legal situation. Carter did not speak with reporters after his pro day either, per Schlabach.
Though Carter may fall in the draft, it's still expected he will be taken pretty high in the first round. Scouts from all 32 teams watched Carter's pro day. Three NFL head coaches, Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Matt Eberflus of the Chicago Bears and Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons reportedly attended the event. The Falcons hold the highest pick in the draft — No. 8 — of those three teams.
Prior to the combine, it would have seemed unfathomable that Carter would drop all the way down to the Falcons at No. 8. Things can change in the weeks leading up to the draft, but it's tough to imagine Carter will be the top defensive player taken in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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