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Abdul Carter

Penn State

Abdul Carter

HT:

6030

WT:

250

YR:

JR

POS:

ED

OVR RK

2

POS RK

CEILING POTENTIAL

1

Elite

OVR RK

PLAYSTYLE & SCHEME FIT

Abdul Carter's primary role at Penn State has been as a box linebacker, where he excels due to his remarkable physicality and agility. His quickness allows him to close space sideline to sideline effectively, making him a formidable force against the run. In 2023, Carter consistently aligned as an inside linebacker but also took over 100 snaps on the edge of the defense. These snaps included roles as a pass rusher and in coverage scenarios, demonstrating his versatility.

CEILING GRADE ANALYSIS

Elite (75+)
An elite prospect is a player with the potential to be an instant-impact difference-maker in the NFL. They possess rare physical tools and athleticism, executing their game at an exceptionally high level with ease and consistency. Showing minimal weaknesses, they occasionally accomplish the seemingly impossible. These players are often top picks in the NFL Draft and have the potential to become stars in the league.

Primary scout:

Brandon Lundberg

KEY STRENGTHS

Excellent Pass Rusher

High Level Athlete

Positional Versatility

KEY WEAKNESSES

Improve Man Coverage

Improve Open Field Tackling

Keep Improving Football IQ

PLAYER COMPARISONS

Micah Parsons

Brian Burns

Haason Reddick

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