Jalen Carter, the Georgia DL, sits at No. 4 on the consensus board across 29 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 64% elite, 24% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “When assessing a player’s draft grade, we take into consideration areas like traits, toughness, explosiveness, skill level, potential for growth and positional projections.”
Athleticism
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Strictly assessing the film, Carter is an extra-large freak athlete with a disruptive presence.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Across the board, Carter checks out in a big way.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “However, his maturity will need to be vetted by each team as they make their evaluations.”
Technique
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “The All-American flashes a rare combination of explosive first-step quickness and heavy hands as a destructive run stopper/pocket pusher.”
Sources · 6 · quotes 3
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Mel Kiper Jr., espn_mel_kiper
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…When assessing a player’s draft grade, we take into consideration areas like traits, toughness, explosiveness, skill level, potential for growth and positional projections. Across the board, Carter checks out in a big way. However, his maturity will need to be vetted by each team as they make their evaluations. The tape shows a defender with odd- or even-front versatility and a rare blend of first-step quickness and…”
“…HT : 6-foot-3 | WT: 314 pounds | Previously: 1 Carter is clearly a complicated prospect. In mid-March, he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing for his alleged role in a Jan. 15 car wreck that killed a former Georgia teammate and a recruiting staffer. Carter was sentenced to 12 months of probation and assessed a $1,000 fine and 80 hours of community service. As part of his plea, his…”
“…NFL teams are fully examining Carter's character after he pleaded no contest to reckless driving and racing charges related to a fatal car crash in January. A lackluster pro day only furthered concerns. Strictly assessing the film, Carter is an extra-large freak athlete with a disruptive presence. The All-American flashes a rare combination of explosive first-step quickness and heavy hands as a destructive run stoppe…”
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