Instead, Penn State Pro Day is an opportunity for some of the Nittany Lions' later-round and free-agent prospects to chat with NFL personnel, catch the eyes of scouts and set up a few visits before the April draft. Here's a look at the players who stand to help themselves at Penn State Pro Day.

Pass rusher Abdul Carter will not participate in Penn State's pro day on Friday, his agent confirmed Thursday.

Abdul Carter won't be participating in Penn State's pro day Friday, Carter's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.