Carter has also been named a semifinalist for the Lombardi Trophy and a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award and the Bednarik Award.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has been named one of four finalists for the 2024 Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club announced Friday.

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has been selected as a finalist for the Lombardi Award, it was announced Monday. Carter is one of four finalists for the award, which was established in 1970 and is presented to an outstanding offensive or defensive lineman who epitomizes the values of leadership, courage, performance and discipline.

But the Carter play against the Boilermakers that has been an obsession for Penn State coach James Franklin this week was not a TFL or the QB hurry. It was what Carter did to chase down Boilermakers’ wideout C.J. Smith on a slip screen early in the third quarter. Smith is 195 pounds, Carter is 252.

The Nittany Lions defensive end leads the Big Ten in tackles for loss despite extra attention from opposing offenses.

The preseason All-American has steadily increased his production in the second half of the season as he continues his transition from linebacker to defensive end. He's totaled eight tackles for loss and four sacks in his last three games − a loss to Ohio State and landslide victories over Washington and Purdue.

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Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has been enjoying a big year at his new position, and his performance is being recognized among the best in the country as the regular season begins winding down.