Eagles fans are not the only ones excited about the team’s draft pick on Thursday.
Jalen Carter’s draft stock may have fallen, but not to the point a team was unwilling to select him in the first round. And that’s exactly what the Philadelphia Eagles did.
The Eagles traded up a spot to take the Georgia defensive lineman with the ninth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
In response to the selection, Eagles player Jason Kelce could be seen chugging a beer in celebration.
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Upon declaring for the NFL Draft, the former five-star recruit instantly became one of the top prospects. However, things got really bad for him after it was revealed that Carter was the driver of a vehicle racing another car carrying Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staff member Chandler LeCroy. The latter vehicle crashed after traveling at speeds over 100 mph, killing Willock and LeCroy.
Carter was charged with two misdemeanor counts of reckless driving and racing, and he pleaded no contest. He was sentenced to 12 months probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.
He was ordered to serve 80 hours of community service and will have to complete a state-approved defensive driving course.
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