Penn State had eight players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, a class that was headlined by Olu Fashanu going 13th overall to the New York Jets. While the Nittany Lions may not reach that number again in 2025, they do have a deep collection of talent off to the next level, including five players projected to be picked in the seven-round draft.

NFL Draft discussions are in full force, and the debate is about whether it’s quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward or Penn State Nittany Lions edge rusher Abdul Carter who should go higher in the draft.

Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter jumped from +1000 to +180 at BetMGM Sportsbook to the top player taken in April’s draft.

During an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah called Abdul Carter the best player in April's NFL draft:

Cleveland Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade. Could that impact the Penn State All-American?

After watching the Philadelphia Eagles defense dominate the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, Penn State star Abdul Carter lobbied to be the No. 1 pick