"Those great defensive players, you look in the history, they can impact the game just as much as a quarterback," Carter said. "There's been defensive players who've taken over a

With Miami quarterback Cam Ward widely expected to go to the Titans with the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has solidified his status to go second overall. Carter is a -125 favorite to go second overall at DraftKings. Ward is a -700 favorite to go first overall.

Penn State star DE and 2025 NFL Draft prospect Abdul Carter said that he impacts the game "just as much as a quarterback."