Abdul Carter
22-Year-Old
2025 Defense Stats
TCKL
43
SACKS
4.0
INT
0
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2
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Carter began his collegiate career as an off-ball linebacker at Penn State and was regarded as one of the top players at his position as a prospect. However, he shifted to edge in his final year with the Nittany Lions and catapulted himself into the conversation as the top overall pick after logging 24 tackles for loss and 12.0 sacks across 16 games in 2024. Carter ultimately went third overall to the Giants and joins a very talented group of defensive linemen on the roster. He could open up his career in a rotation with Kayvon Thibodeaux, but there's no doubt he'll find his way onto the field and should be plenty impactful. In the context of dynasty leagues, Carter could quickly emerge to the heights of elite young options at the position such as Aidan Hutchinson and Travon Walker. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $45.26 million contract with the Giants in May of 2025.
Comes on strong near end of season
Carter concluded his rookie campaign with 43 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, along with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 contests.
ANALYSIS
Carter was selected third overall in last April's NFL Draft, so expectations were naturally quite high for him coming into the season. The Penn State product was credited with a half-sack in his regular-season debut but then went 11 weeks without getting back into the sacks column. Fellow edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux missed the final seven games of the season due to a shoulder injury, and that seemed to open things up for Carter, who tallied 3.5 sacks over New York's final five contests. Part of the reason for the surge may have been interim head coach Mike Kafka taking over and holding Carter more accountable, benching the rookie for parts of games as a consequence for tardiness and absences from team activities. If Carter is able to put those issues behind him and build upon his strong finish, he could be poised for a breakout next season.
Carter was selected third overall in last April's NFL Draft, so expectations were naturally quite high for him coming into the season. The Penn State product was credited with a half-sack in his regular-season debut but then went 11 weeks without getting back into the sacks column. Fellow edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux missed the final seven games of the season due to a shoulder injury, and that seemed to open things up for Carter, who tallied 3.5 sacks over New York's final five contests. Part of the reason for the surge may have been interim head coach Mike Kafka taking over and holding Carter more accountable, benching the rookie for parts of games as a consequence for tardiness and absences from team activities. If Carter is able to put those issues behind him and build upon his strong finish, he could be poised for a breakout next season.
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Ready for Sunday
Carter (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
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Remains sidelined Thursday
Carter (illness) won't practice Thursday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
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Dealing with illness
Carter didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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Logs sack in loss
Carter recorded two tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Giants loss versus Minnesota on Sunday.
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Forces two fumbles in loss
Carter logged seven tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and fumble recovery Sunday during the Giants' loss versus the Commanders.
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Chance to set rookie record
Carter has been credited with 52 pressures this season, which is second most by a rookie since ESPN began tracking the stat in 2017, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nick Bosa holds the rookie record with 60 in 2019, but Carter has recorded nine pressures in each of the last two games, giving him a real shot at eclipsing Bosa's mark. The third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Carter has only 4.0 sacks through 16 games, but his disruptive presence off the edge has helped Brian Burns pile up a career-high 16.5 sacks this season. The pair could be among the league's best pass-rushing duos in 2026.
Nick Bosa holds the rookie record with 60 in 2019, but Carter has recorded nine pressures in each of the last two games, giving him a real shot at eclipsing Bosa's mark. The third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Carter has only 4.0 sacks through 16 games, but his disruptive presence off the edge has helped Brian Burns pile up a career-high 16.5 sacks this season. The pair could be among the league's best pass-rushing duos in 2026.