Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is one of the best 2025 NFL Draft prospects in the class. He’s viewed as a potential generational talent at his position and had a standout career with the Nittany Lions—including a deep run in the 2025 College Football Playoff.
Carter is expected to hear his name called very early in the first round. He went third overall to the New York Giants in PFN’s most recent NFL mock draft. There’s still an outside shot he could go No. 1 overall. Before the draft begins, let’s take a closer look at Carter’s family—especially his siblings.
Meet Abdul Carter’s 4 Siblings: Cheryl, Cianie, Hakim, and Isaiah
Abdul Carter was born to parents Tina and Christopher on Jan. 2, 2004. The Penn State star has four siblings: two sisters, Cheryl and Cianie Carter, and two brothers, Hakim and Isaiah Carter. Abdul is the fourth of the five children.
There’s not much public information available about his siblings or their personal lives.
Carter Discusses 2025 NFL Draft
Carter was a three-year starter at Penn State and dominated Big Ten competition during that time. He’s now widely regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Right now, he’s not the favorite to go first overall. The Tennessee Titans are expected to take Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick. Still, Carter believes he has a strong case to be the first player off the board.
“I think just my overall impact on the game,” Carter said at Penn State’s Pro Day, via ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. “My versatility. I can play multiple positions, and I feel like most importantly I step up when I’m needed the most—when crunch time comes around. When you need somebody to make that big play, I feel like I’m the guy who makes that big play.
“At the end of the day, I make people around me better. Just taking on double-teams, bringing extra attention to me, freeing up somebody else so they can make the play—and just my overall impact on the game.”
The 2025 NFL Draft is upon us. Carter has done everything he can to boost his stock. He’s got the tools to become a star at the next level. Now it’s just a matter of where he lands and what jerseys his siblings will have to wear.
