Lorenzo Carter’s broad jump at NFL combine best ever for edge rusher
Former Georgia outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter had a remarkable overall performance at the NFL combine in Indianapolis over the weekend, and one of the events yielded a record for Carter.
According to AJC.com’s Alex Makrides, Carter’s 10-foot, 10-inch broad jump was the best ever for a player at his position of edge rusher.
In case you missed it or want to watch it again, here’s Carter’s jump, which also was the fourth-best overall among combine participants this year.
.@Zcarter_7 hits the fourth-best broad jump of the #NFLCombine at 10ft, 10in. 🔥😳
🎥📺 @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/J2QFAXcF6Y
— Georgia Football (@FootballUGA) March 4, 2018
Along with his record-setting jump, Carter also made waves throughout the other drills, turning heads with his size, measurables and speed.
#NFLCombine Key Measurements thread…
152. #Georgia LB Lorenzo Carter
Height: 6-4 7/8👀
Weight: 250
Hand: 10 3/8👀
Arm: 34
Wingspan: 82👀— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) March 2, 2018
At nearly 6 feet 5 inches and 250 pounds, Carter zoomed through his 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds officially, a faster time than both former Georgia running backs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel.
😳 @Zcarter_7 FLYING through the 40-yard dash: 4.46u ⏱#NFLCombine / 🎥📺 @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/kfIafPMZgW
— Georgia Football (@FootballUGA) March 4, 2018
As mentioned in the video of his 40, Carter ran a full tenth-second faster than former Bulldogs teammate Leonard Floyd, who was drafted in the first round by the Chicago Bears in the 2016 draft.
After a very productive season and great display at the combine, Carter’s stock likely has risen significantly. NFL teams will covet his size, athleticism and versatility.
