- Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter is selected by the New York Giants as the number three pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn

New York Giants Sign No. 3 Overall Pick Abdul Carter To Lucrative Rookie Deal

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated May 22, 2025 2:18 PM ET

The New York Giants signed No. 3 overall pick Abdul Carter to his rookie contract Thursday afternoon. His contract is four years for a fully-guaranteed 45.25 million. Carter is expected to be a cornerstone of the New York Giants defense for years to come.

Carter also holds himself in high regard. He reportedly reached out to franchise legends Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor to wear their hallowed numbers during his tenure. Ultimately they both rebuked the rookie’s request. How will Carter fare with the Giants in 2025?

New York Giants Season Summary

Giants first-round pick Abdul Carter signed his four-year, fully-guaranteed $45,255,180 deal, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus, Robert Bailey and Jason Rosenhaus. pic.twitter.com/Awqvv6Mwkb

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 22, 2025

New York is coming off a disappointing 3-14 finish last season. They will look like a completely different team heading into the upcoming season. Carter will be a big part of that. He will team up with pass rushers Dexter Lawrence II and Kayvon Thibodeaux to create a ferocious defense. While New York’s offense may be a work in progress, they must rely on their defense to get through a brutal schedule.

Final Thoughts

Carter’s rookie contract is commensurate with the expectations of his high draft position. He will look to have an impact similar to that of Taylor, and help left the New York Giants leap out of irrelevance. He has the talent to do so. Now the hard work of living up to that potential begins.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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