Georgia Football Star Jalen Carter Makes Big NFL Draft Decision Amid Legal Issue

Jalen Carter is on the move ahead of the NFL Draft, but the former Georgia football star is not visiting with every team

Former Georgia football star Jalen Carter has been a major focus leading into the NFL Draft, if often for the wrong reasons after police alleged he may have been involved in the fatal car accident that killed two people this offseason.

Since then, some draft analysts have projected he would fall down the big board after emerging as a consensus top 10 and often No. 1 pick on most mocks.

But so far, Carter and his reps are focused on staying at the top, especially his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, who still believes Carter is bound to go inside the top 10.

Jalen Carter NFL Draft decision

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that Rosenhaus announced Carter will not be taking any visits to teams that will pick outside the top 10 in this year's NFL Draft.

"I'm confident Jalen will go in the top 10," Rosenhaus said, via Schefter. "He's a good person, a family man, loves football, and is a generational talent."

Carter has already met with the Philadelphia Eagles and is set to visit with the Chicago Bears organization on Monday.

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Carter's situation this offseason

Carter has been considered a consensus first-round NFL Draft pick since his declaration to turn professional, with many mock drafts projecting he would go as the No. 1 overall selection.

But his draft stock took a hit after police issued a warrant for his arrest relating to the fatal car accident in January that killed Georgia football player Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy.

Authorities in Athens, Ga., issued an arrest warrant for Carter on March 1 on charges of racing and reckless driving in relation to the crash.

He posted bond and was released the same day.

Soon after, reports emerged that Carter will not serve any jail time after entering a plea deal and will receive 12 months of probation, pay a $1,000 fine, and perform 80 hours of community service.

(Schefter)

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