Jalen Carter is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 NFL season. The Eagles drafted him with the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. In 2023, while playing for the Eagles, Carter appeared in 16 games and recorded 33 combined tackles (20 solo, 13 assisted), 8 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery for 42 yards and a touchdown. His performance earned him a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team, followed by Second-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2024.
Before entering the NFL, he played for the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team. Carter is a two-time CFP National Champion (2021, 2022), a Unanimous All-American (2022), and a First-Team All-SEC selection (2022). Carter attended Apopka High School, where he was coached by Jeff Rolson. He was selected to participate in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game and was a 247Sports.com composite five-star prospect (via the official website of Georgia).
Jalen Carter’s mother
Jalen Carter was born on April 4, 2001, in Apopka, Florida, to Tonique Brown (according to the official website of the Eagles).
Toni or Toniqur Brown, Jalen Carter's mother, is a digital creator, according to her Facebook profile. According to the official website of the Eagles, she also owned a daycare.
FAQs on Jalen Carter
A. Jalen Carter stands 6 feet 3 inches tall.
