From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter.
No. 11 ABDUL CARTER, EDGE, PENN STATE (Junior) — 6-3, 259 pounds
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Abdul Carter | 6-3/259 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
-Versatility has shown up with him playing inside linebacker along with EDGE
-Very fast get off that consistently gives him a step on the tackle
-Sets the edge well and can handle a chip or a double team
-Ability to read the play and react to it at a high level
-Uses an effective spin pretty often
-High-motor guy who will chase plays down
-Takes command of the defense by telling teammates what to do
THE BAD
-Can struggle to finish plays after getting into the backfield
-Slightly undersized with the 44th-percentile height and the 49th-percentile weight
-Had limited time as strictly an EDGE to perfect his craft
-Should improve hand fighting at the next level
-Bend needs to be more consistent
BIO
-21 years old (Jan 2, 2004)
-42 games played for Penn State from 2022-2024
-23 sacks, 172 tackles, 41 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles, and one interception in his college career
-12 sacks, 68 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles in 2024
-Sustained 2024 shoulder injury against Boise State
-Four-star LB in his 2022 high school class from Glenside, Pa.