During the pre-draft process ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, nearly everyone knew that former Georgia Bulldogs star defensive tackle Jalen Carter was among the most talented players in the class, if not the top player in the class. But due to some off-the-field concerns, Carter fell to the Philadelphia Eagles with the No. 9 overall pick. And now, that pick is looking like a steal.
During Monday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jalen Carter played an absolutely dominant game.
“Jalen Carter WRECKED yet another game and played less than 50% of the defensive snaps:
• 5 total pressures (most on team)
• 0.5 sacks
• 1 QB hit
• 1 forced fumble
• 2 total tackles
Carter already looks like a Top-5 DT in the NFL and will only continue to get better.
Still crazy to think that this generational talent was passed on 8 times,” NFL Rookie Watch said in a post on X, the social media website formerly known as Twitter.
Jalen Carter WRECKED yet another game and played less than 50% of the defensive snaps:
• 5 total pressures (most on team)
• 0.5 sacks
• 1 QB hit
• 1 forced fumble
• 2 total tacklesCarter already looks like a Top-5 DT in the NFL and will only continue to get better.
Still… pic.twitter.com/TobGktuSlL
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) September 26, 2023
It’s pretty insane just how dominant Carter has been in his first season in the league, especially considering how far he fell in the draft. And it’s led to plenty of reactions on social media as a result.
Hate the Eagles..but respect potential greatness..this dude is a beast!! The Micah v Jalen debate will be a decade long discussion. Chase Young and Kevon Thibodaux on the outside looking in #NFCEast https://t.co/ol6QVi2ss8
— Popular Introvert⚡〽️ (@svnsxtional_) September 26, 2023
https://twittter.com/theelbandito/status/1706647190771478800?s=20
Love Bijan. But this guy would've changed that entire Falcon defense for years to come. https://t.co/JokL11NwjS
— Kai Ching (@FalconInHawaii) September 26, 2023
Kids a freak. If the draft is has a re-do is he number 1? https://t.co/F3CfHvQzNh
— Ma day Ba nadd (@Bo_Martin22) September 26, 2023
Eagles so lucky he wanted to be. as nascar driver for a night
— Jae (@jae_davisss) September 26, 2023
Eagles defense was a big issue going into the season but w/ Carter, he just sure up that DLine!!
— Van (@vanman_1000) September 26, 2023
It will be interesting to see how Carter’s career plays out from this point forward, because it looks like he has potential to be one of the best interior linemen of all time.
