Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, will not work out at the Nittany Lions' pro day on Friday, March 28, due to rehab on his shoulder.

Fantasy Impact

It's notable that, per his agent, Carter is not working out at his pro day because "he is still finishing up rehab on the shoulder injury he had from the Boise State game." At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, it was revealed he had a stress fracture in his foot, for which he decided to forego surgery; however, it was not revealed to be a factor in this decision. Carter could still do a private workout for teams in mid-April, which is a promising development for the projected top-five pick.

Doctors reporters told Abdul Carter that “surgery is not advisable” to correct a stress reaction in his foot.

Fantasy Impact

It was reported late Wednesday night that Carter was diagnosed with the injury. He will likely let the injury heal on its own ahead of his Pro Day on March 28th.

Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter, a projected top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right foot at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine and faces a decision on a potential surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Carter is expected to potentially go as high as No. 1 in the NFL Draft, and while the surgery could complicate his projection given he was sitting out of NFL Combine drills due to a separate shoulder injury, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said he does not expect the diagnosis to affect his draft positioning. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, a timeline with surgery would mean an eight-week recovery, though he could forego the procedure and be ready in time for the Penn State Pro Day. This is a situation to monitor for IDP leagues.

DE prospect Abdul Carter will not work out at the NFL Combine due to a shoulder injury he suffered against Boise State.

Fantasy Impact

Carter is still recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered during the 2024 collegiate season, but he'll meet with teams for interviews and participate in physicals at the combine. He's on track to be cleared for his March 28 pro day. Carter is a potential No. 1 overall pick.