Carter, arguably the top prospect in this year’s class, was selected by the New York Giants at No. 3 overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night. Carter became the second-highest drafted player in Franklin’s 11-year tenure behind only Saquon Barkley (No. 2 overall, Giants, 2018).

The Nittany Lions’ edge rusher, selected by the New York Giants with the No. 3 pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night in Green Bay — sorry, Shedeur Sanders —dazzled the stage lights with a diamond pendant that said, Incredible. Actually, it appears he spent so much on the jewelry that he couldn’t afford to buy a vowel.

The New York Giants have selected Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft.