Jalen Carter Finalist for AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Jalen Carter runs a drill at the NovaCare Complex in June. Matt Rourke, AP
Eagles DT Jalen Carter was named a finalist for AP Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Carter, who was drafted by the Eagles with the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, had the fourth highest combined tackles of any Eagles lineman at 33, and eight tackles for a loss, during the regular season. He also had the second-most sacks of any Eagles player at six, which is tied for 11th in the league among defensive tackles. He had nine other quarterback hits.
Carter was also able to force two fumbles in the regular season, and recovered one.
Along with Carter, Houston Texans DE Will Anderson, Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., Los Angeles Rams DT Kobie Turner, and Seattle Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon were all announced as finalists for the award.
The winner will be announced at the NFL Honors on February 8, airing on ESPN.
