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,

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.

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.