The NFL Scouting Combine begins on Wednesday, February 26, and runs through Sunday, March 2. Kickers, punters, and long snappers work out on Wednesday; defensive linemen and linebackers work out on Thursday; defensive backs and tight ends work out on Friday; quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers work out on Saturday; and offensive linemen work out on Sunday.
Highlighting one of the 329 invited prospects is Penn State Nittany Lions‘ elite EDGE rusher Abdul Carter.
The Penn State Nittany Lions elite EDGE rusher battled a significant injury during the CFP
Abdul Carter suffered a left arm/shoulder injury in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos in the VRBO Fiesta Bowl and missed most of the second half. Carter toughened up and played against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Capital One Orange Bowl. He had a dominant performance against the Fighting Irish on one arm, recording five tackles, two TFLs, and one sack.
Unfortunately, the elite prospect has not fully recovered from his injury.
Nittany Lions elite prospect won’t work out at NFL combine
According to Adam Schefter, via his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey, Abdul Carter will not work out at the combine because he has not fully recovered from his shoulder injury. However, Carter will partake in medical exams and interviews with teams. Also, Carter is expected to be medically cleared in late March and is expected to participate in Penn State’s Pro Day on Friday, March 28.
Penn St. DE and potential No. 1 pick Abdul Carter will not work out at the combine because he has not fully recovered from the shoulder injury he suffered vs. Boise State, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Carter played through the injury vs. Notre Dame in… pic.twitter.com/SJlgCMKqxl
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 24, 2025
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