Abdul Carter, a Philadelphia native who was drafted by the New York Giants, seems to be expanding his sports fandom beyond his hometown teams. While Carter was a die-hard 76ers fan, his allegiance has shifted since joining the Giants, and he now finds himself rooting for the New York Knicks. This newfound support for the Knicks comes after their thrilling victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
“I think I’m turning into a Knicks fan. That game had me hype!! LFG New York!,” Carter enthusiastically shared on social media.
The Knicks’ impressive 108-105 overtime win against the Celtics clearly left a lasting impact on Carter, prompting him to embrace his new city’s sports culture. This transition is sure to excite Giants fans, as Carter’s willingness to support other local teams reflects his commitment to fully immerse himself in the New York sports scene.
Selected third overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Carter is poised to make a significant impact on the Giants’ defense. Known for his dominant pass-rushing abilities during his college career at Penn State, Carter is expected to bring his disruptive playmaking skills to the NFL stage.
In his previous season, Carter amassed an impressive stat line of 43 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, and 4 pass defenses, showcasing his versatility and impact on the field.
Looking ahead, Carter is eager to join forces with fellow defensive stalwarts Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux to form a formidable pass-rushing unit for the Giants. With a shared goal of wreaking havoc on opposing offenses, this defensive quartet is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming season.
Carter’s leadership qualities and on-field tenacity have not gone unnoticed by Giants general manager Joe Schoen, who believes that Carter will not only excel on the field but also help reshape the team’s culture and identity.
“We were talking on the way down just in terms of adding dogs and a certain type of mentality,” Schoen remarked after the draft. “You add another guy like that in the first round like Abdul Carter and the motor he plays with and the toughness and the violence, that can really help. And the identity question was mentioned. That can help develop an identity, those type of players, and the more of those guys that you can acquire, the more that can come to life.”
With a renewed focus on instilling a winning culture and competitiveness within the team, the Giants are hopeful that Carter’s addition will help propel them back into playoff contention after consecutive postseason absences.
As Abdul Carter prepares to make his mark in the NFL and wreak havoc on opposing offenses, Giants fans can look forward to a season filled with excitement and potential under his leadership.
