Top NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter was booked at 11:33 p.m. ET on Wednesday night on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing, the Athens-Clarke County police department announced.
The charges against Carter stem from a Jan. 15 crash that killed a Georgia teammate and staff member.
The former Bulldogs defensive lineman was released at 11:49 p.m. after posting a $4,000 bond.
Projected top-five NFL draft pick Jalen Carter is the subject of an arrest warrant accusing him of racing before a car crash that killed teammate Devin Willock and recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy pic.twitter.com/WWpBPT0qEW
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 1, 2023
An arrest warrant has been issued for Georgia DT and potential No. 1 pick Jalen Carter for Reckless Driving and Racing. Stems from the January 15th crash that took the life of a teammate and staffer.
Carter is on the schedule to speak at the NFL Combine at 10:30 ET. pic.twitter.com/4OQowGKWg6
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 1, 2023