Abdul Carter’s choice to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft came hours after Penn State’s crushing 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal. The Nittany Lions had the game within reach but collapsed in the final moments, leaving their national title hopes in tatters. Carter, playing through a shoulder injury, was one of the few bright spots, but even his grit couldn’t save Penn State.
“Penn State consensus All-American defensive end Abdul Carter has entered the 2025 NFL Draft,” announced Adam Schefter. Hiring Drew Rosenhaus, Robert Bailey, and Jason Rosenhaus to represent him, Carter is now one of the top names heading into the draft.
The timing? Brutal. But Carter’s stock is sky-high, so it’s not shocking.
Abdul Carter was Penn State’s defense. Leading the nation in sacks (12) and tackles for loss (24) in 2024, Carter single-handedly elevated a solid unit into one of the best in college football. He didn’t just make plays—he dictated games.
Losing Carter, along with potential draft exits from Dani Dennis-Sutton and Kevin Winston Jr., leaves Penn State staring down a defensive black hole. Replacing one All-American is tough. Replacing several? Good luck.
And Penn State’s offense isn’t safe either. Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen, both 1,000-yard rushers, could also leave. The Nittany Lions’ 2025 roster might look unrecognizable.
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