Carter visiting Giants after medical re-check
Before he headed to East Rutherford, N.J. on Thursday for his highly-anticipated ‘30 visit’ with the New York Giants, Penn State edge defender Abdul Carter went to Indianapolis for a recheck of the stress reaction in his foot.
Carter reportedly got good news.
Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Carter’s foot is healing and no surgery will be needed.
“It should be a non-factor with the teams at this point,” Carter’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said.
Recent mock drafts have trended toward giving Carter to the Giants with the third overall pick. Todd McShay did so in a mock draft released on Thursday. He wrote:
The reason the Giants can’t reach for a quarterback here—like Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart—is because Carter is available. It’s that simple. You can’t pass up on a “tier 1” or “blue chip” talent for a quarterback who doesn’t carry that type of grade.
I view this as a huge win for the Giants, though. They get arguably the best player in the class—whose positional value is considered by most as second only to quarterback—at pick no. 3. Carter’s versatility will allow defensive coordinator Shane Bowen to drive opposing quarterbacks wild. Just imagine a third-and-long with Carter, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux stalking around before the snap, getting ready to hunt.
Carter is Dane Brugler’s No. 2 overall prospect. The Athletic draft analyst writes:
A three-year starter at Penn State, Carter lined up as a wide rusher in former defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s four-man line, standing up and rushing with his hand on the ground. After initially wanting to stay at of-ball linebacker, he made the transition to an edge role in 2024 and lived up to high expectations, ranking No. 1 in the FBS in tackles for loss (23.5), No. 2 in pressures (66) and No. 7 in sacks (12.5). His production matches his traits, and his impact was best captured in a 2024 Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame, even though Carter played that game with an injured left shoulder.
With only one season under his belt as a true edge rusher, Carter needs continued polish in his attack. His arrow is pointing sky high, though, because of his get-of burst, body twitch and competitive intensity. Despite having average size for run-game responsibilities, he regains his balance quickly after taking a jolt from blockers and plays with tremendous range to slip blocks and close in a flash. Overall, Carter is a disruptive presence, because of his explosive nature and how he mixes up his rushes to win with speed, force and a budding arsenal of moves. He projects as a 1A pass rusher, with a gift for consistently making the quarterback move his feet and making plays in the run game.
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