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,

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.

ESPN ranks Carter as the draft's best overall prospect, and NFL general managers are fighting over Carter. Though he wouldn't tip his hand, Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said Carter is in play to be their No. 1 overall pick. Carter has met with the Titans this week.