🦅💥 Jalen Carter may not have matched his 2024 numbers, but the NFL still fears him. Even after a statistical dip in 2025, opposing coaches continue to game-plan around Carter because of the chaos he creates on every snap. His explosive first step, power, and ability to collapse the pocket make him one of the most disruptive interior defenders in football—even when the box score doesn’t fully capture his impact. That respect showed up in ESPN’s annual survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, where Carter was ranked the No. 3 defensive tackle entering the 2026 season. With Jordan Davis beside him and a loaded Eagles front around him, many believe Carter is still ascending toward true Defensive Player of the Year territory. 👇 Do you think Jalen Carter will finish the 2026 season as the NFL’s best defensive tackle?