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PFF: Georgia’s Jalen Carter is top returning DL in football

Jalen Carter will be a force next season…

Georgia is losing most of its production from 2021’s record-breaking defense, but that doesn’t include sophomore defensive tackle Jalen Carter.

The Coaches’ All-SEC second team selection made his impact felt even while playing along side two of the top defensive lineman in the country in All-American Jordan Davis and All-SEC first team Devonte Wyatt.

The former five-star recruit will be a key piece of Georgia’s new-look defense in the fall.

Pro Football Focus (PFF) named Carter the top returning interior defensive line in all of football.

Here’s an example of just how destructive Carter can be to opposing offenses.

Pair Carter with returning defensive playmakers Robert Beal Jr., Nolan Smith, Christopher Smith, Tykee Smith and Kelee Ringo, and the Bulldogs look to have another lock down defense on the way this fall.

UGA football player card: DL Jalen Carter

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter came to Athens as one of the top players in the class of 2020.

Jalen Carter, defensive lineman (No. 88):

Class: Freshman

Height: 6-3

Weight: 305 pounds

Hometown: Apopka, Florida

High School: Apopka High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter came to Athens as one of the top players in the class of 2020. Carter was rated as both a five and four-star prospect according to recruiting services.

At Apopka High School, Carter played tight end, punter, and defensive tackle. He dominated as a senior and recorded 12 sacks. He played at the same high school as NFL legend Warren Sapp.

Carter was quite impressive in camps and against stout competition. Can he hold up as well in the SEC? Not too much will be expected of him as a freshman, but he’s certainly got the talent to break into UGA’s talented front seven.

The Dawgs return Jordan Davis, Julian Rochester, Malik Herring, Travon Walker, and more along the defensive line. Carter will be fun to watch next season.

 

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