The feeling of being drafted by the New York Giants was surreal for Penn State's Abdul Carter, who dreamt of the moment in his sleep as a kid. "I don't remember the exact pick, but I remember (there) being a screen with my name on it," Carter told reporters after Round 1 of the draft. "It's hard to believe but it is true."

Lawrence Taylor denied a request from Abdul Carter, the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, to wear his retired No. 56 with the Giants.