The New York Times reports that Jalen Carter, a highly rated defensive tackle from the University of Georgia, was arrested on Monday on charges of driving under the influence. The arrest could potentially impact Carter's draft status ahead of the upcoming NFL draft.

Carter is widely regarded as one of the top defensive prospects in the draft and was expected to be a first-round pick. However, the arrest raises questions about his character and could cause teams to be hesitant to select him. NFL teams place a great deal of emphasis on character evaluations of draft prospects and incidents like this can have a significant impact on a player's draft stock.

Carter's arrest is the latest in a series of off-field incidents involving high-profile college football players. The NCAA has been under pressure to address issues of misconduct and misbehavior by student-athletes, and incidents like this only serve to highlight the ongoing challenges facing the organization.

It remains to be seen how Carter's arrest will impact his draft stock, but it is clear that he will need to address the issue head-on and demonstrate that he has learned from his mistake. NFL teams are always looking for players who can contribute on the field and be positive role models off the field, and Carter will need to show that he can meet both of those expectations if he hopes to be selected early in the draft.