Giants starting tight end Theo Johnson was also a Nittany Lion who the team drafted with the 107th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In a recent interview following the draft, Carter spoke a bit about the friendly rivalry between him and his college teammate.

New York Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter has settled on a jersey number, while the remaining rookie class has also been assigned their numbers.

Abdul Carter has tackled his first big task in the NFL by choosing a jersey number. After a search that made some headlines, the New York Giants’ first-round pick is wearing No. 51.