Potential No. 1 NFL draft pick Abdul Carter has a stress reaction in his right foot, tests revealed Wednesday, and the Penn State standout will need to decide soon whether to have surgery, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN.
“There are mixed opinions on whether he needs surgery, and we will figure that out in the near future,” Rosenhaus said Wednesday night in Indianapolis, site of this week’s NFL’s scouting combine.
According to Rosenhaus, Carter has two options:
One, he could have pre-emptive surgery, have a screw inserted in his right foot, and be expected back in eight weeks.
Two, he could bypass the surgery, conduct his pro day at Penn State on March 28 and prove to NFL teams that he doesn’t need it.
Carter, his family and agents Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey spent Wednesday consulting with doctors to gather more information. A decision about what to do is expected this week, Rosenhaus said.
“Either way, worst-case scenario, we don’t expect this to impact where he is drafted,” Rosenhaus said. “After visiting with teams this week, I believe he’s going to be the No. 1 overall pick.”
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