Penn State stars Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren are projected first-round picks in the 2025 NFL draft — and ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. agrees.

Penn State's Abdul Carter is a highly-touted NFL draft pick that one AFC North team may zero in on this spring.

Cleveland Browns: “Take a QB or trade back,” asks ESPN’s Jason Reid. “That's the Browns' dilemma. Likely stuck with Deshaun Watson's contract until 2026, the smart play would be to draft a QB while also signing a veteran through free agency.”

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter celebrates his sack of Southern Methodist quarterback Kevin Jennings during the third quarter on Dec. 21, 2024. Joe Hermitt | [email protected] Joe Hermitt | [email protected]

Penn State's top defensive player is playing well vs. Notre Dame in the Orange Bowl despite a shoulder injury.

Here is the latest injury update regarding Penn State football defensive end Abdul Carter as he deals with a shoulder issue.

The Nittany Lion edge rusher announced Friday morning after the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame that he was entering the 2025 NFL Draft, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told NFL insider Adam Schefter. Grading the Lions: Penn State football season ends in heartbreaking fashion: Why offense failed vs Notre Dame

The East-West Shrine Bowl, one of the nation’s top annual NFL Draft showcase events, added Kimber to its 2025 roster. Kimber played in all 16 games in 2024 for Penn State, recording 37 tackles with three pass breakups.

Penn State football’s next NFL star in the making is ready for the NFL Draft. Abdul Carter, who is projected as a top-10 pick, dreams to be drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. He’s expected to be one of the first defensive players off the board.