Hours after Penn State's 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, star pass-rusher Abdul Carter is declaring for the 2025

Junior defensive end Abdul Carter will forgo his final year of college eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday morning. The edge rusher has widely been regarded as one of this year’s top overall prospects with an early first-round grade. He will be represented by NFL super agent Drew Rosenhaus.

In the aftermath of Penn State’s 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl, star edge rusher Abdul Carter will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL draft, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is entering the NFL draft after a 2024 season in which he was a unanimous All-American selection.

Abdul Carter, one of the top defensive players in the nation, appears to be ready to play in tonight's College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame. Though the Penn State football star defensive end had his left shoulder wrapped and his left arm cloaked in a protective sleeve,

Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter, a 2024 All-American and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, agent Drew Rosenhaus told UPI on Friday. Carter is a projected first-round pick.

Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter took the field as a starter for Thursday night's College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame at the Orange Bowl, after days of speculation about whether he would be available.