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By Andy Stine
astine@altoonamirror.com
Penn State football players Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren were both named Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) All-Americans on Tuesday.
If you ask around the rest of the team, no one seems to be shocked by the honors.
"I'm not surprised at all with how well he's doing this season," linebacker Dom DeLuca said of Carter. "He's just a freak athlete. I noticed it as soon as he stepped on campus.
"He does a lot of good stuff," running back Nicholas Singleton said of Warren. "He's being a good teammate, being a good player who would do anything for his teammates. He just loves to win. He's been really good."
Warren has been the guy that the PSU offense cannot go without this season, lining up as a tight end, a quarterback, and even a center at times. He has hauled in 88 catches for 1,062 yards and six touchdowns, while rushing 23 times for 191 yards to go with four more rushing TDs.
Carter leads the team in sacks (10) and tackles for loss (19.5) as he has wreaked havoc on PSU's opponents upon his transition from a linebacker to an edge rusher.
"I try not to focus on the success too much," Carter said. "I just try to keep finding ways to get better.
"I'm having the most fun I've ever had playing football, and I've been playing since I was eight years old. I'm just living out my dreams. I'm very blessed."
Futures undecided
Carter, Singleton and defensive tackle Zane Durant both deferred to the future when asked about their NFL Draft status. Players have until Jan. 15 to declare their intentions to turn pro.
But there was no shortage of excitement amongst the players on quarterback Drew Allar announcing his intentions of returning to the team for 2025.
"I think it just builds momentum, especially with a guy like Drew," Singleton said. "He's a captain on this team. He always sets the tone in games and practice. Having another year in this program with the players around him, I feel like it would be really good for him."
Allar has thrown for 2,894 yards with 21 touchdowns and seven interceptions this year.