Penn State star Abdul Carter’s tape and production points to him being arguably the best defensive player in the 2025 NFL draft.

Penn State news, notes, and updates for Jan. 27 include a new mock draft with good news for Abdul Carter, headlines of the day, and more. It’s time to dive into Monday’s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.

After a standout career at Penn State University, it Abdul Carter on his way to being the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NFL 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:

The Nittany Lion edge rusher announced Friday morning after the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame that he was entering the 2025 NFL Draft, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told NFL insider Adam Schefter. Grading the Lions: Penn State football season ends in heartbreaking fashion: Why offense failed vs Notre Dame

Abdul Carter's draft odds to go number one overall hits +180, topping Travis Hunter as the favorite to be the top pick, sparking excitement for the NFL draft.

Defensive line as a whole is one of the deeper positions in the class overall and that's true for the edge rusher group. There are players with rare physical abilities that NFL teams look for as well as prospects with impressive college production.

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