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Abdul Carter Sends Stern Message to Titans

The Tennessee Titans have been warned by Abdul Carter to pick him No. 1 overall.
Jeremy Brener|
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after suffering an injury against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) reacts after suffering an injury against the Boise State Broncos in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Tennessee Titans have the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, where a few players are emerging as options to be chosen first out of everyone in the rookie class.

There are four players with a chance to go No. 1, but one prospect is vocal about wanting to be the best.

"I'm the best player in the country and the best player should be selected No. 1," Carter said.

During the college football season, Colorado stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter were looking to be No. 1, but now it appears there is some competition for the top overall pick.

Carter had 68 tackles (24 for loss) and 12 sacks this past season in 16 games for Penn State, proving to be one of the best pass rushers in the country.

Carter has the stats of a top prospect, and at 6-3, 251 pounds, he has great size to be an NFL linebacker.

There is a good chance that Carter has a very strong career in the league, and that should definitely be reason to take him with the No. 1 overall pick. Out of all the players in consideration of the top pick, Carter might end up being the safest player to take.

The quarterbacks could have the best career given their position, and Hunter's talents are hard to deny as an elite player at cornerback and wide receiver, but Carter's status as a top pass rusher would be a welcomed addition for any of the 32 teams in the NFL.

On top of that, Carter's confidence towards being the best player in the draft class could be something that the Titans appreciate. That could be the swagger that the defense needs in order to turn things around from winning only three games this past season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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