Jalen Carter hints Eagles told him they would draft him if he falls to No. 10

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Former Georgia Bulldogs star defensive lineman Jalen Carter is widely viewed by many as the most talented prospect in Thursday's draft.

But a few issues over the past couple of months have hurt Carter's NFL Draft stock. 

He pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges for his part in a car wreck that killed his former teammate Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy.

He also reportedly could not finish some drills at his pro day in Athens due to an apparent lack of conditioning. However, Carter remains confident he will be drafted in the top 10.

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Jalen Carter of Georgia during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium March 2, 2023, in Indianapolis.  (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Carter hinted that one NFL team has already provided some assurances about drafting him.

Carter was asked by NBC Sports Philadelphia if the Eagles told him that they would select him if he somehow fell to the No. 10 spot.

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"I believe so. It might have been something like that. Yes sir," Carter said. 

The reporter then followed up by asking, "So if you're there at 10, then the Eagles are taking you … you think?" 

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Jan 9, 2023. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

Carter then responded by simply saying, "Yes sir." 

Carter's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, perviously said he would only coordinate meetings on behalf of the defensive lineman with