ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Wednesday tests showed Carter "has a stress reaction in his right foot" and will soon decide whether to have surgery, which would involve inserting a screw into his foot and would sideline him for eight weeks. Carter's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN a decision is expected to be made this week.

Potential No. 1 draft pick Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, tests revealed Wednesday, and the Penn State standout will need to decide soon whether to have surgery.

Penn State Nittany Lions star defensive end Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The stress reaction was found after Carter underwent medical testing at the NFL combine on Wednesday.

Former Penn State star Abdul Carter made one thing clear Wednesday: He should be the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL draft.

Abdul Carter's NFL draft stock just became more complicated. The Penn State pass-rusher, believed to be among the candidates to go first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, has a stress reaction in his right foot and could require surgery, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Abdul Carter won’t participate at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, and it was assumed the blue-chip prospect was simply saving his energy for Penn State’s pro day. Instead, the projected first-overall pick may skip all workouts as he deals with a foot injury that could require surgery.