Abdul Carter – Penn State
Measurables
Height – 6’3″
Weight – 250 lbs
Arm – 33″
Hand – 10 ½”
Prospect Overview
Carter began his Penn State career being named Freshman All-American and Third-Team All-Big Ten in 2022. In 2023, he was named First-team All-Big Ten. Last season, Carter was awarded Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, First-team Associated Press All-American and First-team All-Big Ten after leading the FBS with 23.5 tackles for loss.
Rankings and Analysis
“It’s hard not to see some Micah Parsons in Carter, who not only wears the same No. 11 but also pops off the screen nearly every play due to being a rare caliber athlete. If he can get even stronger, he has All-Pro potential as a player worthy of a top-five pick.”
“Carter has the urgency and athletic talent to bombard the stat sheet. He’s always first out and first into contact after the snap but can dart into gaps or around blocks as a penetrator…Carter rushes with a rabid, all-game intensity that’s hard for opponents to match. He explodes out of the blocks and can force tackles to abandon their technique to go catch him…Carter’s explosiveness, hunger and body control should have him on track to become a highly productive 3-4 rush linebacker with Pro Bowl talent.”
“Carter is an outstanding pass rusher with elite initial quickness. He can get level with offensive tackles before they are set, and he dips under blocks. He runs the loop, bends inside without losing his balance and has outstanding closing burst. Carter, who moved from linebacker to edge in 2024, changes directions well and mixes in a variety of moves. He gets to depth, reads the quarterback and has his hands up in passing windows when dropping into coverage.”
