NEW YORK -- Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux said he is "super excited" about the New York Giants' top draft pick, even if he plays the same position and could have a similar role.
The Giants took Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in this year's draft, adding him to a talented outside linebackers room that includes Thibodeaux, the No. 5 overall pick in 2022, and Pro Bowler Brian Burns. That doesn't concern Thibodeaux, who had the fifth-year option in his rookie contract officially exercised last week.
"I think [Carter's] a great player.