Penn State third-year edge rusher Abdul Carter continues to stockpile awards following his dominant regular season.
Carter was named Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday.
Carter was also a first-team AP choice at edge rusher.
Penn State star Tyler Warren was a unanimous choice as first-team tight end.
PSU safety Jaylen Reed, linebacker Kobe King and guard Vega Ioane were second-team selections.
Carter, who is viewed by most NFL draft experts as an early first-round pick in 2025 if he leaves PSU early, produced 19.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, seven quarterback hurries, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles in PSU’s first 13 games.
The 11-2 Lions face 11-2 SMU in a Dec. 21 college playoff game at Beaver Stadium.
Warren leads Penn State in catches (88), yards (1,062) and touchdown receptions (six). He also has four rushing touchdowns (four) and he’s thrown a touchdown pass.
Reed leads the Lions in tackles with 79 and he’s generated 4.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions, three pass breakups, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry.
King is second on PSU in tackles with 72 and he has 8.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel was selected Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year.
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti was selected Coach of the Year.
Ohio State freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith was selected Newcomer of the Year.