Abdul Carter, a 6’3″ 259 lb All-American linebacker for Penn State University and a 2022 graduate of La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, is heading to the NFL, Happy Valley Insider reported today.

Carter, one of the top prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft, made public his decision following the Nittany Lions’ last game of the season against Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl. The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year finished his career with 23 sacks. He had 68 total tackles this season and was the team’s fourth-leading tackler.

In Yahoo Sports’ latest mock draft, the Glenside native was the No. 7 overall pick to the New York Jets. 

“I expect Abdul will be one of the top picks of this draft and a future All Pro,” NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus said of Carter.

As a senior Explorer, Carter made 78 tackles with 10 tackles for loss and was rated a four-star recruit. He committed to Penn State over offers from South Carolina and Ole Miss. Following the end of his senior season, he played in the Big 33 Football Classic.

His NFL Draft Film can be watched below:

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