Jalen Carter is a ridiculous athlete who was used in so many different roles across the Georgia defense. He’s played up, down, 1-tech, 3-tech, 5-tech, and stunted all over the defensive line very effectively. There’s not a lot of negative attributes to his game, and the ones listed on this report are really just nitpicking. He’s a complete prospect and has a very high floor. I think that he has a chance to be a perennial all-pro player.

Jalen Carter

DT – Georgia Bulldogs

HT: 6025
WT: 310
Year: Super Sophomore
High School: Apopka (Apopka, FL)
Rating: 5-star (0.9912)

Projected Draft Grade: Immediate Pro Bowler

Projection: Top 5

Jalen Carter scouting notes

Pros:

• Ridiculously athletic. Very quick, very fast, rangy athlete. Shows some decent bend to work with his speed as well. 
• Very laterally quick. 
• Crazy lower body drive. 
• Has a lot of brute to his game due to the power he’s able to build up and generate with his athleticism. 
• Good, not great, first step. Very explosive athlete. 
• Flashed the ability to win double teams. 
• Uses his hands well and gets good initial placement. Can swim through traffic to dodge blockers. Does a great job using his hands to neutralize leverage. 
• Very strong hands. 
• Solid tackler. Wraps up well. Punishes players. 
• Very rangy, will routinely pursue plays to the boundary. Relentless motor. 
• Very consistent pass rusher. He will impact the quarterback two-to-three times a game. 

Cons:

• Needed to be doubled a lot in college – but played on such a deep and talented defensive line in 2021 that he got a ton of 1v1 opportunities. 
• Only started 13 games in 3 seasons in college – a concerning number. Only played in 1075 career plays.
• Played through injuries for most of 2022.