Abdul Carter, the edge rusher from Penn State, grew up in Philadelphia and was such a big Eagles backer that he attended their most recent Super Bowl win with his father.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but Abdul Carter isn’t lacking confidence at the NFL Scouting Combine as he prepares for April’s 2025 draft. Carter, the former Penn State star defensive end, All-American and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year,

Pass rusher Abdul Carter says he should be the No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft. Carter made his comments Wednesday at the NFL's annual scouting combine in Indianapolis, the first day prospects spoke with reporters.

Speaking to reporters at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, Penn State defender Abdul Carter believes he is "the best player in the country and the best player should be selected No. 1" overall.

You can watch Carter’s full press conference on PennLive’s YouTube page.

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Indianapolis - Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter wore an Eagles jersey to the Super Bowl for one final experience as a Philly fan with his dad, knowing his next stop via the NFL draft is unlikely to bring his dream of wearing that uniform to life.

Penn State LB Abdul Carter made his case for being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Wednesday ahead of the NFL Combine.

Former Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter made a case for a defensive player, specifically himself, to be the first player selected in the draft.

Abdul Carter is ready to drop his lifelong Eagles fandom if he is drafted into the rivalry by the Giants. He also is ready to show Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux that three isn’t a crowd. At least not when it comes to edge rushers.