PHOENIX - The Detroit Lions will host Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, one of the most polarizing prospects in this year's NFL draft, on a top-30 pre-draft visit next month.
Carter is widely considered one of the most talented players in the draft, but his stock has fallen in recent months due to questions about his work ethic and other character concerns.
Carter pleaded no contest to misdemeanor counts of reckless driving and racing in connection with a Jan. 15 accident that killed one of his teammates and a Georgia football staffer. He reportedly showed up 9 pounds overweight to his pro day, then could not finish drills in front of scouts.