**Abdul Carter Hints at Desire to Join New York Giants in 2025 NFL Draft**
As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches in less than two weeks, top prospect Abdul Carter has hinted at his desire to join the New York Giants. The former Penn State pass rusher is projected to be among the first players selected on April 25, with the Giants holding the third overall pick.
Carter fueled speculation about his interest in the Giants by sharing a photo of legendary linebacker Lawrence Taylor on social media, accompanied by the quote, “Once a Giant, always a Giant,” a phrase attributed to late Giants owner Wellington Mara.
This isn’t the first time Carter has engaged with the Giants; he recently had breakfast with head coach Brian Daboll, further indicating his interest in the team.
Taylor, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999, spent his entire 13-year career with the Giants and is regarded as one of the franchise’s greatest players. His impressive 132½ career sacks rank second in Giants history, although his rookie season total of 9½ sacks is not included due to the lack of official statistics at that time.
During his three seasons with the Nittany Lions, Carter accumulated 23 sacks and earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors following a standout 2024 season. Despite battling a shoulder injury during the College Football Playoff and a recent stress reaction in his foot, reports suggest that surgery is unlikely.
If Carter is selected by the Giants, he would join a formidable defensive line that includes Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Dexter Lawrence, potentially enhancing the team’s defensive capabilities.
**FAQ**
*What position does Abdul Carter play?*
Abdul Carter is a pass rusher, primarily playing as an edge rusher during his college career at Penn State.
