Not so long ago, most people in NFL circles would’ve argued that Jalen Carter should be a top 3 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Talent-wise, skill-wise, and body-wise, there’s no denying that the Georgia standout should even be in the mix to be the first guy taken off the board.
Nonetheless, his recent involvement in a fatal crash has taken a massive toll on his draft stock, and rightfully so.
Now more than ever, NFL teams dig deep into a player’s character, and while he’s still young and everybody makes mistakes, the way he handled this situation was a major red flag.
Even so, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, has declined all interviews with teams picking outside of the top 10, citing that his client will undoubtedly be one of the first guys taken off the board.
Moreover, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter, he’s expected to meet with the Chicago Bears — who currently have the ninth-overall pick in the first round.
Georgia DT Jalen Carter is visiting the Bears today. It is his second visit, with him already having visited the Eagles. Carter’s agent Drew Rosenhaus said he is declining visit requests for any team drafting outside the top 10 picks. “I’m confident Jalen will go in the top 10,”…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 3, 2023
Notably, Carter has also met with the Philadelphia Eagles, and he’d be a massive addition to both of these teams.
However, with all the narratives around him right now, it wouldn’t be shocking if both teams took a chance and chose to pass on him with their first selection, hoping to land him later in the first round.
Of course, that would be a major risk, given how talented and impactful he is, but NFL teams have chosen to avoid PR scandals, even if that means passing on great players.
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