There are the obvious, easy ᴀssets to spot with Abdul Carter. 

The athletic makeup. The physical gifts. The jet-quick first step. The punishing way he launches into opposing quarterbacks.

These are all readily available with a quick highlight search for the Penn State exploits of a pᴀss rusher whose entry into the NFL is highly anticipated. 

What is not as apparent is what is going on under Carter’s helmet. The smarts. The instincts.