The Giants took one of their strengths and made it stronger on Thursday night.
After months of deliberation and speculation, the team selected Penn State edge defender Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 15th Unanimous All-American in program history and 2024 Nagurski-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year will join a defensive front that already includes Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
"Really excited about adding another pass rusher to the organization," general manager Joe Schoen said after the pick. "Great kid. We spent a lot of time with him, been in constant communication with him. I know you guys asked last time about the foot. We feel good about the foot, where he is. He's been running, been working out, so we're not really concerned with that at this point. But again, we're just excited to add a really good football player to the organization who's really going to help our defense moving forward."
"He's a great kid, and he's an exceptional player," coach Brian Daboll said. "He's got great quickness, bend, he's hard to block. He played off the ball the year before, and he has some instincts in that area, as well, smart. Just had a really good meeting with him, and then he was up here -- fun guy to evaluate. You look at him from an offensive perspective and things that I think we might have to do if we ever had to play against him, which we have certain guys in our division that are similar to that."
View photos of Giants' first-round pick Abdul Carter at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on stage after being selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates after being selected third overall during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on stage after being selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Commissioner Roger Goodell and Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter interact after Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses for a photo during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Commissioner Roger Goodell and Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter interact after Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Commissioner Roger Goodell and Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter interact after Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is selected third overall by the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter on the red carpet at the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wis., Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Tyler Kaufman/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is introduced on stage during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is introduced on stage during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
A general view of Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter greenroom area during the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter gestures prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
A detail view of Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter football and helmet in the green room prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, right, is chosen by the New York Giants as the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft in Green Bay, Wis., Thursday, April 24, 2025. (Doug Benc/AP Content Services for the NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter high fives fans as he arrives prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter poses on the red carpet prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden, and Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham look on prior to the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
In Carter, the Giants acquired whom many draft experts considered the top overall prospect regardless of position.
"Carter can take over and completely wreck an offensive game plan," NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah wrote in his final scouting report. "He demands attention on every snap and that is going to free up everyone else around him."
Carter appeared in 42 career games and made 35 starts for the Nittany Lions, finishing sixth all-time in program history in sacks (23.0), eighth in tackles for loss (39.5), and tied for 12th in forced fumbles (five).
Before the 2024 college season began, Carter told Cowboys star defender Micah Parsons that he wanted to be the first pick in the draft. The fellow Penn State product took him "under his wing" and Carter followed up by posting 12 sacks and 23.5 tackles for loss, which led the nation and were third-most in school history.
Like Parsons, Carter made the move from off-ball linebacker to edge rusher.
"Well, you saw what he can do when he's rushing on the edge, and the issues that he creates with his get-off and bend is really unique," Daboll said. "Again, that was his first year, but he's an exceptional athlete. Just really looking forward to working with him. Very happy that we had the opportunity to get this guy."
View the top photos from edge rusher Abdul Carter's career at Penn State.
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) blocks a pass by Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) is sacked by Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) forces a fumble by Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Maryland running back Roman Hemby (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after tackling quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) lines up during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Minnesota running back Trey Potts (3) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 45-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) lines up during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols III (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a play during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) pressures Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) chases Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a play during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Central Michigan running back Lew Nichols III (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger2
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) reacts against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) lines up during an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) lines up against Central Michigan during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs during an NCAA football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford (9) is sacked by Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a sack against Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Maryland quarterback MJ Morris (7) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) prepares to sack Maryland quarterback MJ Morris, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Maryland quarterback MJ Morris (7) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pass rushes during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates after sacking Maryland quarterback MJ Morris during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a play during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pass rushes during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Southern California quarterback Miller Moss (7) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking Ohio State quarterback Will Howard during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after sacking Southern California quarterback Miller Moss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) tackles Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs during an NCAA football game against Southern California on Saturday, Oct.12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) lines up against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Southern California quarterback Miller Moss during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Penn State defenders Abdul Carter (11) and Curtis Jacobs (23) tackle Iowa running back Kamari Moulton (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pass rushes against UCLA during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a win against UCLA during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) blocks a pass by Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates his interception of a pass from Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer with defensive end Chop Robinson during an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Abdul Carter walks the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter advances his interception of a pass from Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer during an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Delaware running back Marcus Yarns (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates his interception with Chop Robinson during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter returns an interception of Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer's pass as Griffin Moore makes the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a play during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Utah, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena, Calif. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after a tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) rushes past Michigan State offensive tackle Brandon Baldwin (53) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) tackles Michigan State running back Elijah Collins (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after sacking SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) looks on during pregame warmups before an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) looks on during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) gestures after a play during first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Notre Dame, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) runs around the edge during an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Los Angeles. Penn State defeated USC in overtime, 33-30. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) pressures Bowling Green quarterback Connor Bazelak (7) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) sacks Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli (18) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates after the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff game against Boise State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) during the Fiesta Bowl College Football Playoff game against Boise State, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) tackles Kent State running back Ky Thomas (3) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter sacks SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings during the second half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against UCLA during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) rushes past Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defenders Dani Dennis-Sutton (33) and end Abdul Carter (11) celebrate a 21-7 win over Illinois during an NCAA college football game , Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates following a 21-7 win over Illinois during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) rushes past Illinois offensive lineman J.C. Davis (74) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11)celebrates a tackle against Kent State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a tackle against Illinois during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) forces a fumble by Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrates a 31-0 win over Iowa during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) celebrate a fumble by Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) reacts after a tackle against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov.11, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter (11) and defensive end Amin Vanover (15) celebrate against Iowa during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene fumbles as he is defended by Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
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