That opens the possibility that a team like the Giants, who added a veteran duo in Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston this offseason, or Patriots, who are building a stronger offense around second-year quarterback Drake Maye, could snag a top non-quarterback prospect like Hunter or Carter.

Considered the top edge rusher and possibly top overall player in the class, Carter is coming off a season wherein he racked up 68 tackles, an NCAA-best 24 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and 66 total pressures, the latter of which ranked second in the country, according to Pro Football Focus.

Penn State star edge rusher Abdul Carter raised eyebrows with a mysterious social media post just weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft.