The New York Giants had plenty of needs entering the 2025 NFL draft, and believe that the player they selected with the No. 3 pick can help their defense in myriad ways: Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter.

There are also parts of his game that conjure images of Giants pass rushers of the past. Take it from one former Giants offensive lineman with an astute eye for what it takes to deal with an oncoming freight train defender intent on doing damage to the opposing quarterback.

While Lawrence Taylor doesn't want Abdul Carter wearing his retired No. 56, one of Lawrence's former teammates said he would've been just fine with the Giants unretiring his numbe