5 realistic landing spots for Abdul Carter at 2025 NFL Draft
Penn State's Abdul Carter has the potential to have an instant impact in the NFL and these teams will give him the best opportunity to thrive.
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The Class of 25 is special. While it might lack quality quarterbacks, there are stars on the other side of the ball on defense. The top prospect is Abdul Carter, a star edge rusher from Penn State, he boasts of a skillset similar to Cowboys’ Micah Parsons.
Abdul Carter is expected to be the top defensive pick of this draft. He will be a top 10 pick in the draft and with the order for the first 24 picks of the draft set, here are the top NFL teams he is likely to suit up for next season. While he hopes to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, his skillset makes him a hot commodity, which is why he will be snapped up by NFL teams quickly.
Carter finished with 43 solo tackles, 12 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles in his first season playing as an edge rusher after joining as an off-ball linebacker. The 2024 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year is likely to be drafted by the following teams:
5. Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns head into the off-season with multiple vacancies on their roster. The imminent need is for a quarterback but it is unlikely that the team will opt to draft one with their first-round pick, however, Cleveland has the chance to pair Abdul Carter with the best in the business, Myles Garrett.
It would be a win-win situation because Carter gets an opportunity to learn under a star defensive end and the team will be in a position to improve its defensive line.
4. New England Patriots
New England is in a unique position as they do not need a quarterback but adding a wide receiver would be great for their roster. Their eyes are likely to be on Travis Hunter but if he is no longer available by the time they pick then the next best candidate would be Abdul Carter.
Carter would enter a great franchise and the appointment of Mike Vrabel as the new Head Coach gives him a chance to be part of a new culture.
3. Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders need a quarterback because Aidan O’Connell has not been getting it done. However, with the sixth pick in the draft, it is unlikely for Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward to be available by the time they get to select. The next best option? Give Maxx Crosby a reason to stay.
The star defensive end has been the silver lining for the Raiders franchise and the addition of Abdul Carter would be an encouraging move for him to continue staying in Vegas. Besides, the duo of Crosby and Carter would wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks.
2. Carolina Panthers
The Panthers need to improve their defense in the off-season. That is the top priority. Offensively, Bryce Young and Xavier Legette have shown promise this season but defensively, they wound up giving the most points per game this season. What this team needs is a first-team All-American who finished with 66 pressures over 16 games, the second-best in the FBS.
The addition of Abdul Carter will bring in much-needed change and positively impact their roster immediately.
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars were once known for having one of the more notorious defensive squads. The cornerbacks such as Jalen Ramsey shared similar traits to the team’s mascot, the Jaguar; viciously hunting down receivers and shutting the best offenses down.
Now, Jacksonville’s defense is in shambles. The team allowed 5.9 yards per play last season, one of the worst in the NFL. The Jaguars’ defensive line will witness a positive boost with the addition of Abdul Carter as he brings the right energy and talent to a franchise that is attempting to turn things around.
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