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Eagles News: Re-grading the 2023 NFL Draft class

2023 NFL rookie grades: Ranking the classes, 1 to 32 - NFL.com
B-. Nearly all of the Eagles’ rookie production came on the defensive side of the ball, led by Jalen Carter, whom they landed in a draft-day trade-up with the Bears. He was the showstopper of their class and a Defensive Rookie of the Year finalist. Despite starting only one game, he racked up six sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, which he ran back 42 yards for a TD. With elite get-off and athletic traits for such a massive man, Carter has all the earmarks of a future All-Pro, especially if new Eagles coordinator Vic Fangio can do for Carter what he did for Akiem Hicks in Chicago.