Giants starting tight end Theo Johnson was also a Nittany Lion who the team drafted with the 107th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In a recent interview following the draft, Carter spoke a bit about the friendly rivalry between him and his college teammate.

Abdul Carter has tackled his first big task in the NFL by choosing a jersey number. After a search that made some headlines, the New York Giants’ first-round pick is wearing No. 51.

The prank calls during the 2025 NFL Draft started early. Abdul Carter, considered by some to be the best player in the draft, was also a victim of a phony phone call before the Giants selected the Penn State edge rusher at No. 3 overall.