The New England Patriots have a critical opportunity at the No. 4 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, following speculation they might select cornerback Abdul Carter from Penn State. With a standout 2023 season showcasing 12 sacks, Carter is seen as a transformative defensive addition for the Patriots, who struggled with pass rush last year. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. emphasizes Carter's instincts and disruptive abilities, suggesting he could be pivotal in improving the team’s current league-low sack count under new coach Mike Vrabel.
Kiper Jr. said Carter is instinctive, fast, and always seems to be around the ball. He noted that he switched from off-ball linebacker to the edge this season and dominated.
For a New England team that struggled to get pressure, Carter would be a massive addition. New coach Mike Vrabel could move him around and use his disruptive traits to improve the Patriots' league-low sack count (28).
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