"The New York Giants avoided the allure of taking Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders," B/R's Brent Sobleski wrote in his immediate reaction on draft night. "Instead, they selected Abdul Carter, the one player who had an argument as the class’ best player over Travis Hunter, whom the Jacksonville Jaguars selected one pick earlier.

The Giants expect great things from Abdul Carter and the edge rusher from Penn State is now officially in the fold.

Abdul Carter, the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, signed his rookie contract with the Giants on Thursday. His deal is for four years and worth roughly $45.2 million. It includes a $29.5 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option. Carter’s contract is fully guaranteed.