Heading into the 2023 NFL Draft, former Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Jalen Carter might be the most talented player in the entire draft pool of players. But anyone hoping to see him perform at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine will, unfortunately, be quite disappointed.
According to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter, Jalen Carter has decided that he will not participate in drills or workouts at the upcoming combine, though he will do interviews.
“Georgia DL Jalen Carter, considered one of the top players in this year’s draft, will not participate in the workout portion of this week’s combine but will do the interviews with teams and the physical. His agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha, told teams that Carter will work out at his Georgia Pro Day March 15,” Schefter said in a tweet on Monday morning.
Georgia DL Jalen Carter, considered one of the top players in this year’s draft, will not participate in the workout portion of this week’s combine but will do the interviews with teams and the physical. His agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha, told teams that Carter will work…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2023
It’s a pretty huge decision for one of the top players in the entire draft, and the NFL world had plenty to say about it on Twitter as a result.
Never waste valuable draft capital on a bench selection. I never learn
— Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) February 27, 2023
This is a bummer. Really wanted to see him move and show out.
Still #1 on my board for #DaBears https://t.co/KodncRTwQQ
— Mason West (@WestSportsPT) February 27, 2023
Good.
No need to risk a non-contact injury when your film speaks so highly.
Absolute floor is 6 in DET… no real upside at all for him https://t.co/LPM5aA1Sta
— Tom Peck (@txpeckii) February 27, 2023
Jalen Carter tell every team you’re holding out unless the Eagles draft you at 10 challenge https://t.co/BFY5dCshhP
— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) February 27, 2023
.@TampaBayTre waking up seeing @ConnorJRogers’ pick for the bench press is already out https://t.co/b0uaYUOBhG pic.twitter.com/6t9qLNRVpC
— NFL Stock Exchange (@PFF_NFLSE) February 27, 2023
A shame not to get to see him test, but Carter doesn’t need the Combine whatsoever. https://t.co/FoBFeoqwgv
— Nicholas McGee (@nicholasmcgee24) February 27, 2023
Carter has been unanimously considered one of the top picks in the upcoming draft and could even be the No. 1 overall pick, especially if the Chicago Bears decide not to trade the pick away.
