The New York Giants have a new defensive star in town after selecting Penn State edge pass rusher Abdul Carter on Thursday night at the NFL draft.

Penn State football continued to add to its list of draft picks during the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay. The Nittany Lions will likely have two of their own hear their names called within the first 20 picks, while eight more players wait to see who their next team may be.

Abdul Carter, the next generation in a line of star Penn State pass rushers, was drafted third overall by the New York Giants in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Philadelphia native entered the draft being considered by many as not only the best defensive player,