Penn State star Abdul Carter is dealing with a new injury that might require surgery. Carter, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, has a “stress reaction” in his right foot, according to a Wednesday night report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and All-American had to make a choice about his injury as the NFL Draft moves closer.

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, agent Drew Rosenhaus said.