Giants Intensify Pursuit of Top Prospect Abdul Carter Ahead of NFL Draft

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll met with Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter, a projected top-3 pick, as the team considers its options for the No. 3 overall selection.

Brian Daboll met with Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter on Sunday in State College, PA, and Carter is scheduled to visit the Giants in New Jersey on Thursday.
Carter, a standout player and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2024, is considered one of the most talented prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft.
The 21-year-old has drawn comparisons to NFL star Micah Parsons, with analysts praising his explosive takeoff and ability to disrupt opposing offenses.
Despite minor health concerns, including a stress reaction in his right foot and a shoulder injury, experts do not expect these issues to affect Carter's draft stock.
The Giants, holding the No. 3 overall pick, must weigh Carter's transformative potential against other pressing roster needs, including a dominant defensive tackle and a shutdown cornerback.