Jalen Carter is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL season. He was selected by the Eagles in the 2023 NFL Draft with the 9th overall pick in the first round. Carter played 16 games recording 6.0 sacks and 33 tackles in his rookie season. He recorded 4.5 sacks and 42 tackles in the 2024 NFL regular season (via Pro Football Reference). He earned a spot in the Pro Bowl and on the AP All-Pro Second Team in 2024.
Born on September 27, 2001, in Apopka, Florida, Carter played football at Apopka High School. Carter played college football as a defensive lineman for the University of Georgia Bulldogs. As a freshman, he played in all 10 games and recorded 14 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. In 2021, Jalen Carter was named to the Coaches’ All-SEC Second Team. He played in all 15 games, finishing with 37 tackles and 33 QB pressures, which was the second-best on the team. In 2022, Carter played in 13 games with nine starts and recorded 32 tackles along with 31 QB hurries (via the official website of the University of Georgia).
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What high school did Jalen Carter attend?
Jalen Carter attended Apopka High School in Apopka, Florida, where he was coached by Jeff Rolson. According to the official website of the University of Georgia, Carter played defensive tackle, tight end, and punter for Apopka High School. In his senior season, he recorded 64 total tackles, 38 solo and 26 assists, with 12 sacks. He was recognized as a four-star prospect by Rivals.
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