The New York Giants selects Penn State Edge Abdul Carter with the 3rd overall pick in 2025 NFL draft.
The New York Giants got stronger on Thursday night. With the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the team selected Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter.
Carter arrives with serious credentials. He was a Unanimous All-American and the 2024 Nagurski-Woodson Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. He becomes just the 15th player in Penn State history to earn that unanimous All-American honor.
He now joins a talented defensive front that includes Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux. His explosiveness off the edge could make this one of the most dangerous pass-rushing units in the NFL.
Schoen and Daboll Praise the Pick.
General manager Joe Schoen couldn’t be happier. “We’re really excited about adding another pass rusher to the organization,” Schoen said. “We spent a lot of time with him, and we’ve been in constant communication. We feel good about where he is physically—he’s been running and working out. We’re not worried about the foot at this point.”
Head coach Brian Daboll echoed that excitement. “He’s got great quickness and bend. He’s hard to block,” Daboll said. “He played off the ball before, so he’s got strong instincts and football IQ. We had a great meeting with him, and it was fun to evaluate him. From an offensive perspective, you think about what you’d have to do to stop a guy like that.”
What Carter Brings to the Giants.
Abdul Carter brings versatility and power to a defense that’s already stacked. His ability to play both on and off the ball gives defensive coordinator Shane Bowen new ways to attack offenses. Look for Carter to make an immediate impact as a rookie in 2025.
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