INDIANAPOLIS — Abdul Carter is able to drop his lifelong Eagles fandom if he’s drafted into the rivalry by the Giants.
He additionally is able to present Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux that three isn’t a crowd. At the very least not on the subject of edge rushers.
“My goal is to come in and be The Guy,” Carter mentioned.
“If I go to a team that already has established [rushers], I want to earn my spot, anyway. So, I’m going to come in and compete right away.”
Carter might change into the third non-quarterback to be drafted No. 1 total since 2015.
The Titans might make that decide or commerce it — or they and the Browns might choose quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward (in both order) and go away Carter obtainable for the Giants at No. 3.
“I feel like I’m the best player in the country,” Carter mentioned. “And the best player should be selected No. 1.”
Carter was born in Philadelphia and his pre-NFL journey reached a climax earlier this month when he and his father watched the Eagles win Tremendous Bowl 2025.
It’s the top of a chapter.
“I’m shaped a lot by my Philly roots — my toughness, my grit,” Carter mentioned.
“I got to enjoy my last year being a fan. Whatever team drafts me, I’m loyal to that team.”
