The New York Giants were busy during Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night in Green Bay, making a total of two picks despite entering the day with just one. Notably, the Giants traded back up into the first round to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart,

The New York Giants have drafted Penn State's Abdul Carter, one of the top defensive players in the draft. Here are three things to know.

Carter, who starred at Penn State and La Salle College High School, goes to the Giants as he stays in the same division as his hometown team.