Jalen Carter, a defensive lineman for Georgia, will not complete his senior year and will instead declare for the 2023 NFL Draft.

 

The standout defensive tackle made his decision known on Twitter a few hours after the No. 1 Bulldogs defeated No. 3 TCU 65-7 in the College Football Playoff Nat’l Championship on Monday night.

 

Carter, who had two tackles on Monday night and assisted the Bulldogs’ defense in limiting TCU to 188 yards, thanked his coaches, teammates, and supporters.

 

“Playing in the NFL has been a childhood dream of mine, but it would not be possible without my mother. I am so grateful to have her on my side.”

 

“After saying everything, I would like to declare for the NFL Draft. However, I am eager for the following chapter. I’m a doodle forever!”

 

Throughout the duration of the season’s first half, Carter struggled with a persistent ankle injury that limited his performance. He missed two games in October as a result of a knee injury.

 

In 2022, the 6-foot-3, 310-pound tackle received a unanimous All-American selection. In addition to being named a finalist for the Rotary Lombardi Award as the best lineman in the country, he received first-team All-SEC recognition.

 

The No. 1 player is Carter. According to a source, he is the No. 1 player in the 2023 NFL draft.