Top Prospects Carter and Arroyo Skip NFL Combine

Miami Hurricanes tight end Elijah Arroyo will not participate in the 2025 NFL Combine due to a knee injury sustained at the Senior Bowl, though he remains a top draft prospect expected to be selected in the first two rounds. Despite his absence from workouts, Arroyo will attend the combine for medical evaluations and interviews, aiming to showcase his skills at the University of Miami's Pro Day. Similarly, Penn State's edge rusher Abdul Carter will skip the combine workouts due to a lingering shoulder injury from the Fiesta Bowl, although he has been cleared to resume training and is anticipated to perform at Penn State's Pro Day. Carter, who played a pivotal role in Penn State's successful season, is projected to be a top-10 pick and could potentially be drafted as high as first overall. Both players' absences highlight the ongoing issue of player injuries impacting pre-draft evaluations and showcases. Their respective agents have communicated with NFL teams to ensure transparency about their recovery timelines.