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.

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,

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.