The New York Giants selected Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The move could create a seismic shift in their identity and culture, something this franchise has needed for many years now.

This quartet helped the Giants pummel Tom Brady and lift the Lombardi Trophy a year later. Repeating the trick is a lofty ambition for a team coming off a 3-14 season, but the Giants’ plan for Carter should at least inspire a quick turnaround on defense.