A major blow came for 2025 NFL Draft prospect Abdul Carter as the Penn State edge attends the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. A recent report states that doctors have advised him to not participate in any physical activity owing to his foot injury.

Potential No. 1 draft pick Abdul Carter from Penn State has a stress reaction in his right foot at the NFL combine but will likely not undergo surgery.

Former Penn State star and possible top NFL Draft pick Abdul Carter won’t have surgery for a stress reaction in his right foot, a person briefed on the matter said Thursday. The injury was discovered during medical tests at the NFL combine Wednesday morning.