Shawne Merriman has lofty expectations for Giants rookie Abdul Carter
Shawne Merriman has lofty expectations for Giants rookie Abdul Carter
After being selected third overall by the New York Giants in the 2025 NFL draft, there is a ton of hype surrounding Penn State product Abdul Carter. Carter was one of the players tabbed as a 'can't miss' talent out of the draft and days before, it seemed like the Giants were pretty set on taking him at No. 3.
Former NFL pass rusher Shawne Merriman was a guest on "Good Morning Football" earlier this week and shared some high expectations for Carter's rookie season with the Giants:
"I believe Abdul Carter is going to be the Defensive Rookie of the Year," Merriman said.
"Just what he can do on the field right now, you can put him on there and he can learn everything else. A guy that is that explosive, you can put him on the field and he's going to make plays regardless. I just like this kid's mentality."
Coincidentally, Merriman wore No. 56 and shaped his game around Giants great Lawrence Taylor. Carter, of course, showed interest in wearing LT's iconic No. 56 before getting shot down by the Hall of Famer.
Carter joins an impressive defensive line that includes Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux. Carter will most certainly have a spotlight on him early and often and although the sacks may not come right away, he will elevate the rest of the defensive line.
With strong quarterback play in the NFC East, the Giants have high hopes for Carter to be a major disruptor in the opponent's backfield.
Giants fans are excited to see their new pass rusher on the field and if he comes anywhere close to Merriman's rookie year prediction, the Giants will be happy to have a player of that caliber after Year 1.
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