Abdul Carter
New York GiantsRecruited
Class of 2022 · Linebacker · High school: La Salle College, Glenside, PA
College: Penn State 2022-24
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Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Penn State · Big Ten
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 55 | 10 | 6.5 | 5 | 4 | 40 | |
| 2023 | 49 | 6 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 86 |
| 2024 | 62 | 24 | 12.0 | 9 | 4 | 21 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Penn State · 2025 draft class
Carter is a modern prototype linebacker with exceptional athletic traits and versatility. His combination of size, speed, and explosive power makes him a true three-down defender. Carter possesses sideline-to-sideline range and closing burst that allows him to excel in pursuit and as a blitzer. He displays natural instincts diagnosing plays and sifting through traffic to find the ball carrier. In coverage, he demonstrates fluid movement skills and the athleticism to match up with tight ends and running backs. His physicality at the point of attack and tackling power generate consistent impact plays.
Strengths
- Elite athleticism
- explosive power
- sideline-to-sideline range
- blitzing ability
- tackling power
- scheme versatility
- natural play recognition
- coverage potential
Concerns
- Can be overaggressive at times leading to overshooting gaps
- still developing consistency in pass coverage technique
- occasional missed tackles due to attacking too aggressively