Abdul Carter, possible No. 1 NFL draft pick, advised to not have foot surgery

Abdul Carter’s Draft Prospects Remain Strong Despite Foot Injury

Abdul Carter, a standout pass rusher from Penn State and a projected first-round NFL draft pick, recently faced concerns over a stress reaction in his right foot. Initially, surgery was considered a possibility, but after further medical evaluations, his doctors have advised against it. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, reassured teams that the injury will not impact Carter’s draft stock.

Carter, who also sustained a shoulder injury in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals against Boise State, opted out of on-field workouts at the NFL scouting combine. Instead, he focused on medical exams and team interviews. He remains confident in his abilities, boldly stating that he believes he is the best player in the country and should be selected first overall.

Currently ranked among the top two prospects in multiple ESPN draft analyst rankings, Carter aims to solidify his status with a strong performance at Penn State’s pro day on March 28.