The New York Giants were busy during Round 1 of the 2025 NFL draft on Thursday night in Green Bay, making a total of two picks despite entering the day with just one. Notably, the Giants traded back up into the first round to select Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart,

Carter, who starred at Penn State and La Salle College High School, goes to the Giants as he stays in the same division as his hometown team.

The Giants on Thursday night drafted edge rusher Abdul Carter at No. 3 and then traded away two third-round picks (including one in 2026) to move up nine spots for quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25. Here’s how we grade those picks — with the caveat that assessments can (and will) change once a player actually begins playing in NFL games: