Abdul Carter, a potential No. 1 pick in this year’s NFL draft, could be looking at surgery to deal with a stress reaction discovered in his right foot. Tests Wednesday revealed the issue, and Carter’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he will decide soon if he will undergo surgery.

Instead, the projected No. 1 pick may skip all workouts as he deals with a foot injury that could require surgery.

When news came out on Wednesday that top NFL Draft pick Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, it was a concern that the former Penn State defensive end would need surgery. After further evaluation, doctors decided that Carter doesn't need surgery as it would not be "advisable," ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday morning.

Former Penn State star and possible top NFL Draft pick Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot that may require surgery, a person briefed on the matter confirmed Wednesday. The injury was discovered during medical tests at the NFL combine Wednesday morning.

After it was revealed Wednesday that the Penn State pass rusher has a stress reaction in his right foot that might need surgery, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday morning that doctors told the 21-year-old that surgery is “not advisable” after additional scans, and he’s set to work out during the Nittany Lions’ pro day on March 28.

Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter is viewed as one of the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his medical evaluation could complicate his stock. Tests revealed this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis that Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot,

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Wednesday tests showed Carter "has a stress reaction in his right foot" and will soon decide whether to have surgery, which would involve inserting a screw into his foot and would sideline him for eight weeks. Carter's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN a decision is expected to be made this week.

Abdul Carter might need foot surgery for an injury. Here's what we know about it ahead of the 2025 NFL Combine.