Young Eagles phenom could knock ‘monster’ Giants superstar off his pedestal with a big year

Young Eagles phenom could knock ‘monster’ Giants superstar off his pedestal with a big year

PHILADELPHIA — At the top of the NFL defensive tackle rankings sits Giants’ Dexter Lawrence and Chiefs’ Chris Jones, two of the players Eagles star Jalen Carter must outperform to be considered the best player at his position.

Jalen Carter shares refreshing self-reflection on his development entering 2025

Jalen Carter is not just living up to the hype, he’s rewriting it. When the Eagles took a chance on the Georgia product with the ninth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, there was no shortage of skeptics. People questioned his maturity, his decision-making, and whether or not he could handle the spotlight in a city like Philly. Two seasons later, it’s safe to say Jalen Carter has answered every single one of those questions — and he’s doing it with a l…