Carter, who starred at Penn State and La Salle College High School, goes to the Giants as he stays in the same division as his hometown team.

The New York Giants have drafted Penn State's Abdul Carter, one of the top defensive players in the draft. Here are three things to know.

The Giants on Thursday night drafted edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3 and then traded away two third-round picks (including one in 2026) to move up nine spots for quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25. Here’s how we grade those picks — with the caveat that assessments can (and will) change once a player actually begins playing in NFL games: