Hours after Penn State's 27-24 loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinal, star pass-rusher Abdul Carter is declaring for the 2025

Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its independent status

With Penn State and Notre Dame facing off in the College Football Playoff Semifinal, let’s use Pro Football Network’s Mock Draft Simulator to identify the top NFL Draft prospects in the Orange Bowl. Penn State Nittany Lions’ Top NFL Draft Prospects The following Penn State players have a top 100 ADP in the Mock Draft Simulator.

Junior defensive end Abdul Carter will forgo his final year of college eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Friday morning. The edge rusher has widely been regarded as one of this year’s top overall prospects with an early first-round grade. He will be represented by NFL super agent Drew Rosenhaus.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter is entering the NFL draft after a 2024 season in which he was a unanimous All-American selection.

Abdul Carter, one of the top defensive players in the nation, appears to be ready to play in tonight's College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame. Though the Penn State football star defensive end had his left shoulder wrapped and his left arm cloaked in a protective sleeve,