Top NFL Draft Prospect Turns Himself into Police then returns to NFL Scouting Combine
Jalen Carter the top defensive prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft has turned himself into authorities in Georgia and was quickly released according to documents.
According to documents, the former University of Georgia star defensive lineman was booked at 11:33 p.m., and released just hours after. He immediately came back to Georgia after being issued warrants for his arrest for his alleged role in a January car crash that killed two people.
Carter was charged with reckless driving, and racing charges . He quickly returned to Indianapolis on Thursday to finish interviews, measurements and other activities at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.
Carter released this statement:
“This morning I received a telephone call from the Athens Georgia Police Department informing me that two misdemeanor warrants have been issued against me for reckless driving and racing,” Carter said. “Numerous media reports also have circulated this morning concerning the tragic events of Jan. 15, 2023.”
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