Abdul Carter - NFL Linebacker

• Full Name: Abdul Carter
• Date of Birth: January 2004 (exact day not widely published)
• Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• High School: La Salle College High School (Wyndmoor, PA)
• College: Penn State University
• NFL Draft: Selected by the New York Giants, 1st Round, Pick #3 in the 2025 NFL Draft
• Position: Linebacker (EDGE/OLB)

• Carter committed to Penn State as a four-star recruit from Philadelphia, part of the 2022 recruiting class.
• Played as a true freshman in 2022 and quickly emerged as one of the top young defensive players in the Big Ten.
• 2022 Season: Named a Freshman All-American by multiple outlets. Recorded 56 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks.
• 2023 Season: Continued dominance as a pass-rusher and linebacker, earning All-Big Ten recognition. Regarded as one of the top defensive players nationally.
• 2024 Season: Entered as a preseason All-American and team defensive leader. Maintained high production, cementing himself as a top NFL Draft prospect.
• Played three seasons (2022–2024) at Penn State before declaring early for the 2025 NFL Draft.

• Freshman All-American (2022)
• All-Big Ten selection (multiple seasons)
• Preseason and postseason All-American consideration by national outlets
• Widely projected as one of the top defensive prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft

• Drafted by the New York Giants with the #3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• First Penn State player selected in the Top 5 since Saquon Barkley (2018).
• Chosen to strengthen the Giants’ defensive front with elite pass-rushing and playmaking ability.

• Frequently compared to former Penn State linebacker and NFL star Micah Parsons due to similar size, speed, and versatility.
• Known for his explosive first step and ability to pressure quarterbacks from multiple alignments.
• One of the most highly regarded defenders to come out of Penn State in recent years.