This week, ESPN released an early 2024 NFL mock draft (subscription required), with draft analyst Matt Miller giving his prediction for each of the 32 first-round picks next year.

Miller projects one Clemson star to be taken in the first round — linebacker Barrett Carter, who’s entering his junior season with the Tigers.

Miller’s mock has Carter going to the Green Bay Packers with the 23rd overall selection, a pick presumably acquired by the Packers from the New York Jets.

“Let’s just assume Aaron Rodgers plays 65% of the Jets’ snaps this season, which means the Packers would have this second pick in Round 1,” Miller wrote. “Green Bay doesn’t have anyone like Carter, a three-down playmaker on defense, and while most project him as a weakside linebacker in the pros, he has the tools to line up off the ball or as a stack ‘backer. He had 5.5 sacks, 73 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two interceptions and two forced fumbles last season. His instincts are top notch, and Carter has amazing short-area speed and surprising power for a 6-1, 225-pound linebacker. Scouts are already buzzing about him as a potential top-10 talent in the class.”

A fourth-team All-America honoree from Phil Steele last season, Carter enters 2023 credited with with 103 career tackles (11.5 for loss), 5.5 sacks, nine pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and a fumble recovery over 25 games (14 starts).

The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled to be held in Detroit from April 25–27.

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