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Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter declares for 2023 NFL Draft

On3-Social-Profile_GRAYby:On3 Staff Report•01/10/23
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Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter tracks down quarterback Anthony Richardson during a win over Florida on Oct. 29, 2022. (Icon Sportswire / Getty Images)

Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter has officially made a decision on his future and whether to enter the upcoming NFL Draft. The 2021 Rotary Lombardi Award finalist will be entering the 2023 NFL Draft and forgoing any remaining collegiate eligibility.

Here was his announcement shortly after the National Title game:

Carter entered the 2022 campaign as the heir apparent to first-round NFL Draft pick Jordan Davis on the interior of Georgia’s defensive line, though injuries have hampered his junior campaign quite a bit.

In 2022, Carter finished with 32 total tackles, seven for tackles for loss and three sacks.

As a Coaches All-SEC second-team selection as a sophomore in 2021, Carter racked up 37 tackles and 33 quarterback pressures, while snagging 8.5 tackles for a loss, 3.0 sacks and two blocked kicks.

Even as a true freshman in the COVID-impacted 2020 season Carter managed to make his mark, playing in 10 games with two starts and recording 14 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss and 13 quarterback pressures.

Carter is widely hailed as a likely top-15 NFL Draft pick by most analysts due to his excellent combination of athleticism, size and strength.

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More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.