The possible No. 1 pick from Penn State has a stress reaction in his foot but likely won’t need surgery. A doctor explains the condition and how it could affect Carter’s future.

As players begin to arrive in Indianapolis for the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, one of the top players in this year’s class, Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, saw his place as the draft’s top prospect come into question when news broke that he has a stress reaction in his right foot.

Abdul Carter’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the potential New England Patriots draft pick hasn’t fully recovered from a shoulder injury suffered during the College Football Playoff, so he won’t throw for teams in Indianapolis.

Potential No. 1 draft pick Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, tests revealed, and the Penn State standout will need to decide soon whether to have surgery, agent Drew Rosenhaus said.

Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter, the potential top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft who is dealing with an injury inside his right foot, was advised not to undergo surgery, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.

The NFL combine continues Thursday in Indianapolis, with prospects, including some local products, talking. Follow along here for updates.

Holding the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the Cleveland Browns could target the best player available in Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter. However, Carter is still recovering from a shoulder injury and will not test at the NFL combine this week.

INDIANAPOLIS — Penn State star defensive end Abdul Carter already wasn’t planning to work out at the NFL Combine because of a shoulder injury that he sustained in the college football playoffs. An injury that was revealed Wednesday night not only could affect his status for his school’s pro day,

Another potential top-5 overall pick will not be working out during this week's 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter, widely projected to be the first defensive player selected, will only participate in the medical evaluation and

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek ... which will be more around summertime going into training camp.” Hill's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said in January that doctors initially recommended season-ending wrist surgery, which Hill delayed ...

Abdul Carter, one of the best defensive prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, will not participate in scouting combine workouts due to a shoulder injury.