Potential top pick Carter considering surgery for foot injury

Highly touted prospect Abdul Carter is considering surgery after tests revealed the Penn State defensive end has a stress reaction in his right foot, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

"There are mixed opinions on whether he needs surgery, and we will figure that out in the near future," Carter's agent Drew Rosenhaus said, per Schefter.

Carter learned about the injury after reportedly undergoing tests at the NFL combine. Rosenhaus said Carter is expected to return in eight weeks if he opts for surgery. However, the 21-year-old could instead work out at his pro day to show NFL teams he doesn't need the procedure, Schefter reports.

Rosenhaus said that Carter will likely decide this week. The agent added that he doesn't expect the injury to impact where his client lands in the upcoming draft. Carter has apparently already met with the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and New England Patriots - the top four picks in the upcoming draft.

"After visiting with teams this week, I believe (Carter)'s going to be the No. 1 overall pick," Rosenhaus said, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Carter went on the record Wednesday saying he's "the best player in the country." He registered 12 sacks and 23.5 tackles for a loss in his junior season and was named the Big Ten defensive player of the year.