With Eagles training camp nine days away, we’re looking at the 30 most important Eagles of 2023 and former Georgia All-American Jalen Carter lands at No. 8 on the list.
Carter played alongside 2022 first-round picks Jordan Davis and Devonte Wyatt on the defensive line for the national champions Bulldogs in 2021, along with All-American linebacker Nakobe Dean.
Background
Position: Defensive Tackle
Age: 22
Experience: Rookie
2023 cap hit: $3,964,730
2022 recap
Carter was a 2021 second-team All-SEC selection after logging 37 tackles, 8.5 for loss with three sacks, two blocked kicks, and two starts in 15 games.
In 2022, Carter led a Bulldogs defense that allowed the fewest rushing yards per game (77.1), garnering first-team Associated Press All-American and all-conference honors despite missing time during Georgia’s title run with knee and ankle injuries.
Carter finished the season with 32 tackles, seven for loss with three sacks, three pass breakups, and two forced fumbles in 13 games and nine starts.
2023 outlook
Philadelphia has Cox, Jordan Davis, Milton Williams, Kentavius Street, Marlon Tuipulot, Noah Elliss, and Marvin Wilson at the defensive tackle spots.
Carter is versatile and can play on the edge, giving the Eagles even more depth and rotations.
Big question: Can Carter be dominant as a rookie?
Carter is a plug-and-play defensive tackle from Apopka High School in Florida, home of Hall of Famer Warren Sapp. Carter played basketball and placed second in the state weightlifting competition’s heavyweight division with a 395-pound bench press. Carter started twice in 10 games as a true freshman during the 2020 season (14 tackles, three for loss, one blocked kick).
Carter was considered a better prospect than Jordan Davis in 2022 and he’ll have every opportunity to be a Day 1 starter in Philadelphia’s revamped defense.
30 Most Important Eagles of 2023
We’re counting down our 30 Most Important Eagles of 2023. Check back every day leading up to the start of training camp.
No. 30 Nicholas Morrow, No. 29 Milton Williams, No. 28 Olamide Zaccheaus, No. 27 Avonte Maddox, No. 26 Jake Elliott, No. 25 Rashaad Penny, No. 24 Quez Watkins, No. 23 Nolan Smith, No. 22 Kenneth Gainwell, No. 21 Terrell Edmunds, No. 20 Fletcher Cox, No. 19 Josh Sweat, No. 18 Marcus Mariota , No. 17 Brandon Graham, No. 16 D’Andre Swift, No. 15 James Bradberry, No. 14 Jordan Davis, No. 13 Landon Dickerson, No. 12 DeVonta Smith, No. 11 Darius Slay, No. 10 Haason Reddick, No. 9 A.J. Brown
