Top NFL Draft Prospects Abdul Carter, Cody Lindenberg Injured, Miss Combine

Abdul Carter, a standout linebacker from Penn State, will not participate in the NFL Scouting Combine due to a shoulder injury sustained during the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Despite this setback, his agents are optimistic about his recovery, projecting that he will be ready to perform at Penn State's pro day on March 28. Meanwhile, fellow linebacker Cody Lindenberg from Minnesota also announced he will skip drills at the combine while recovering from injury but will meet with NFL teams during the event. Both players are seen as potential high picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, with Carter being touted as a top contender. The combine, while focusing on physical performances, is also a venue for teams to engage with prospects ahead of the April 24 draft. The event has increasingly become a platform for offseason discussions and rumors within the NFL community.