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

Penn State All-America defensive end Abdul Carter has taken 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.

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

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.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has been considered one of the best prospects in the country for the entire 2024 season. On Friday morning, he made scouts happy by announcing his plans for the NFL Draft.