In less than two weeks, Abdul Carter will probably hear NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces his name from the draft of Stady in Green Bay.
The former Penn State standout is expected to be selected in the top 5 of next Thursday’s NFL draft.
While Quarterbacks have once again drawn the brother of the attention in the months and weeks until the draft, Carter is considered one of the best prospects of this year’s class.
During a recent conversation with Siriusxm NFL Radio, Carter revealed which NFL player he is most fond of.
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Penn State Defensive Lineman Abdul Carter during the 2025 NFL scout is combined at the Indiana Convention Center. (Kirby Lee/Imag- Pictures)
Carter originally gave a nod to colleague Penn State Alum and Pass Rusher Micah Parsons.
“Of course Micah Parsons,” Carter replied when asked to compare his game with an NFL player. “Just going to Penn State, playing and carrying No. 11. I have many similarities like him.”
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Carter then voluntarily mentioned von Miller is the player he most admires.
Penn State Nittany Lions Defensive End Abdul Carter celebrates with the Heisman position after defeating Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Refilas/Imag images)
“Also my favorite player von Miller, just as he played how he showed up in the greatest moments. He’s probably my favorite player,” Carter told Siriusxm NFL Radio.
Miller spent the last couple of seasons with Buffalo Bills, but he was released last month. Miller, an eight-time pro bowler, was released in a wage-saving feature of the bills. His 129 career sacks rank 16. On NFL’s list of all time.
Von Miller from Buffalo Bills before a game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium November 19, 2023, in Orchard Park, new (Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)
Star Pass Rusher broke a six-year deal of $ 120 million during the 2022 season. But that season was truncated by an ACL injury. He sustained the season ending injury on November 24, 2022.
Carter got 23 sacks during his three seasons with Nittany Lions And received the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors after a strong campaign from 2024.
Carter fought through a shoulder injury during college football playoffs. It was also recently revealed that he is dealing with a stress reaction in the foot. However, it remains unlikely that Carter will have to undergo an operation to solve the problem, ESPN reported.
The NFL draft begins April 24.
