Abdul Carter

NFL edge rusher. Position: Edge. Team: NYG.

Quick Facts

Position: Edge Rusher
Team: NYG (New York Giants)
Draft: 2025, Round 1, Pick 3 overall
School: Penn State
Age: 22

2026 Outlook

Carter had a strong 2025 rookie season with 4 sacks and is expected to start opposite veteran Brian Burns for the Giants defense in 2026. The team has high expectations for his second season after a solid foundation-building first year at edge rush.

Role / Depth Chart

Starting edge rusher opposite Brian Burns on the Giants' defensive line. Projected to see increased snap percentage in year 2.

Injury Status

Twisted left ankle at mandatory minicamp (2026-06-08); HC John Harbaugh said the injury "doesn't look serious" (per Giants' John Harbaugh: Abdul Carter 'twisted' ankle 'doesn't look serious').

Recent News

2026-05-02 — Top NFL Camp Competitions We're Most Excited to See Following the 2026 NFL Draft (Top NFL Camp Competitions We're Most Excited to See Following the 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-04-17 — 2026 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 481 players, comps (2026 NFL draft rankings: Matt Miller's top 481 players, comps)
2026-06-01 — 100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more (100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more)
2026-05-27 — NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux (NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux)
2026-04-03 — 2026 NFL draft: Every first-round grade prospect, plus comps (2026 NFL draft: Every first-round grade prospect, plus comps)
2026-04-07 — NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for... (NFC Coaching Changes: How the 5 New Defensive Coordinators Will Impact IDP Leagues for...)
2026-06-08 — 2026 NFL Offseason: Ranking The Top 10 Moves After Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown Trades (2026 NFL Offseason: Ranking The Top 10 Moves After Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown Trades)
2026-06-08 — NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots (NFL Trade Candidates: 5 Top Remaining Players And Potential Landing Spots)
2026-06-05 — Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026 (Ranking the NFL’s Best Defensive Triplets from 32–1 for 2026)
2026-06-11 — 2026 NFL minicamp live updates: A.J. Brown has highlight day (2026 NFL minicamp live updates: A.J. Brown has highlight day)

Open Questions

How will the ankle twist impact his training camp participation?