In the aftermath of Penn State’s 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl, star edge rusher Abdul Carter will forgo his final season of eligibility and enter the 2025 NFL draft, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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. He will be represented by NFL super agent Drew Rosenhaus.

Abdul Carter, one of the top defensive players in the nation, appears to be ready to play in tonight's College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame. Though the Penn State football star defensive end had his left shoulder wrapped and his left arm cloaked in a protective sleeve,

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar has already committed to return to the Nittany Lions for another season. He made that declaration weeks ago and has never publicly wavered from that stance. Despite that,

While Penn State quarterback Drew Allar told the coaching staff he plans to return for his senior season in December, ESPN NFL analyst Field Yates noted he has time to alter plans.