When Penn State coach James Franklin recruited La Salle College high school standout Abdul Carter, Franklin wanted Carter to be a defensive end. Carter, a four-star recruit, committed to Penn State, but he and his dad resisted a position change from linebacker.

After a disruptive performance against Illinois, Abdul Carter received some conference-wide attention. The junior Penn State defensive end was named the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. He finished the 21-7 win over the Illini with seven ...

Penn State junior defensive end Abdul Carter was selected Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after Penn State defeated Illinois last weekend. In last week’s game, Carter collected four tackles for loss,

Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has won multiple honors following his big day against Illinois. The junior is both the Big Ten defensive player of the week and the Senior Bowl co-national defensive player of the week.

Carter racked up seven total tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble and a pass breakup this week.

One of Penn State’s key defensive weapons has earned a notable weekly honor. Abdul Carter, who played both defensive end and linebacker for the Nittany Lions against Illinois this past weekend, has been named the Big Ten’s Defensive Player of the Week.