NYG Omari Carter
NFL edge rusher. Position: EDGE. Team: New York Giants.
Quick Facts
- Position: Edge Rusher (EDGE)
- Team: NYG (New York Giants)
- Draft: 2025, 3rd overall pick
- Current ADP: ED12 (as of July 2026)
2026 Outlook
Carter is a prime 2026 IDP breakout candidate coming off an impressive rookie season. The 3rd overall pick in 2025, Carter surpassed Kayvon Thibodeaux on the Giants' depth chart and delivered an elite top-10 PFF pass-rush grade as a rookie, finishing with 93rd percentile Expected Sacks. Most critically, Carter is the most prime candidate for positive sack regression—he recorded just four total sacks despite elite underlying metrics, positioning him as the league's best regression candidate in 2026.
Carter finished 2025 as ED31 without deserved sack production. If his metrics translate to double-digit sacks in Year 2—as underlying data suggests—he could reach fringe ED1 status. The one area needing improvement: tackling efficiency (9th percentile in Tackles vs. Expected as rookie), though additional year of development and stable playing time should address this naturally. With elite prospect profile and coaching staff confidence, expectations are deservedly high. (per 2026 IDP Breakout Candidates: Defensive Linemen - The IDP Show)
Role / Depth Chart
Primary edge defender competing with Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter on Giants defense. Expected to see increased snaps in Year 2.
Recent News
- 2026-07-14 — IDP breakout candidate; poised for sack regression after rookie season (2026 IDP Breakout Candidates: Defensive Linemen - The IDP Show)
Open Questions
- Will Carter's sack production regress positively to match his Expected Sacks metrics?
- Can he improve tackling efficiency without sacrificing pass-rush effectiveness?