Jalen Carter is refusing to meet with any teams holding picks outside the top 10 ahead of the 2023 NFL draft.
It turns out that should be a good bet.
Matt Miller of ESPN reported the Chicago Bears will not allow Carter to drop past their selection at No. 9. The Georgia defensive lineman has also been linked to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 5 and the Detroit Lions at No. 6.
Carter's predraft process has been nothing short of a mess, leading to speculation his stock could nosedive despite many seeing him as the best defensive player in this class.