NFL.com's Nick Shook named Carter one of the league's top two edge defenders under 25 — and the advanced numbers back it up.

After a rocky start to his rookie year, Abdul Carter finished strong enough to earn MVP buzz — and the numbers suggest an even bigger leap is coming in 2026.

The second-year outside linebacker is has drawn praise from head coach John Harbaugh for showing growth against the team's best offensive lineman.

NFL.com's Nick Shook named Carter one of the league's top two edge defenders under 25 — and the advanced numbers back it up.

Carter enters his second training camp with a clear message: consistency, not talent, is the only thing standing between him and stardom.