Penn State's Abdul Carter named semifinalist for three major defensive awards
pennlive.com — November 13, 2024, 02:01 AM UTC
Penn State's Abdul Carter has been named a semifinalist for three major defensive awards. He is recognized for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, the Bednarik Award, and the Lombardi Award, highlighting his strong performance this season. Carter has excelled since moving from linebacker to defensive end. He ranks third nationally with 15.5 tackles for loss and has eight sacks, placing him second in the Big Ten. Recently, he was named national defensive player of the week after a standout game against Washington, where he recorded six tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble.