When the New York Giants selected Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, they knew they were getting a generational talent, one that doesn't come along very often.
It was a consolation pick for general manager Joe Schoen, who once again tried to trade up for the No. 1 pick and fell short. Last year, Schoen attempted to trade to the top of the order but was rebuffed. He ended up taking wide receiver Malik Nabers with the No. 6 overall pick.
Carter was high on every team's draft board, and the Giants took what the football gods gave them when he fell to them at No.