Penn State star Abdul Carter’s tape and production points to him being arguably the best defensive player in the 2025 NFL draft.

Penn State's Abdul Carter is a highly-touted NFL draft pick that one AFC North team may zero in on this spring.

Penn State football 's next NFL star in the making is ready for the NFL Draft. Abdul Carter, who is projected as a top-10 pick, dreams to be drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. He's expected to be one of the first defensive players off the board.

The Nittany Lion edge rusher announced Friday morning after the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame that he was entering the 2025 NFL Draft, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told NFL insider Adam Schefter. Grading the Lions: Penn State football season ends in heartbreaking fashion: Why offense failed vs Notre Dame

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates his sack of Southern Methodist quarterback Kevin Jennings during the third quarter on Dec. 21, 2024. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] Joe Hermitt | [email protected]

Cleveland Browns: “Take a QB or trade back,” asks ESPN’s Jason Reid. “That's the Browns' dilemma. Likely stuck with Deshaun Watson's contract until 2026, the smart play would be to draft a QB while also signing a veteran through free agency.”