Brian Baldinger Reveals Shocking Potential Behind Giants Rookie You Won’t Believe

Ever wonder what it feels like to snag a diamond in the rough when the world’s got their eyes locked elsewhere? That’s exactly what the New York Giants did this offseason, sidestepping the quarterback hype to zero in on a defensive phenom ready to shake the gridiron. Enter Abdul Carter—a name that’s been buzzing quietly but now roars loudly, catching the keen eye of NFL Network’s Brian Baldinger. If you thought the Giants’ defense was already solid, wait till you see Carter’s blend of raw power and silky technique devastating offensive lines. It’s early days, but the kid’s got the makings of a generational force, and yes, he’s already turning heads and breaking ankles. So, while some fans might still be dreaming about Shedeur Sanders, the Giants are building something truly fierce—and Brian Baldinger’s glowing praise just confirms it. Curious how this rookie is rewriting the playbook? Let’s dive in.

NFL Network commentator Brian Baldinger on the sidelines during the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on September 18, 2006. The Jaguars won 9-0. — (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The New York Giants had a big need for a quarterback.

However, instead of taking Shedeur Sanders as some speculated, they went for a defensive stalwart.

Abdul Carter was in the mix to be the No. 1 pick at one point, and having him fall to their laps was a blessing.

Notably, it didn’t take long before he showed why.

With that in mind, NFL analyst Brian Baldinger had plenty of good things to say about him (via NFL GameDay):

“You’ve got to watch Abdul Carter. Every single day, he flashes. His movement is elite. He’s got all the different moves. You just see him turn the corner, drop the hips, he can bend, they line him up everywhere. He’s kind of a joker. You can’t help but notice Abdul Carter. Every Giants fan knows what a great pass-rusher looks like,” Baldinger said.

"You can't help but notice @1NCRDB1" @BaldyNFL was impressed with the rookies debut pic.twitter.com/2jGhyEmYo3

— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) August 9, 2025

Carter has the makings of a generational defensive force.

While he’s not as versatile as Micah Parsons at this point in his career, he could follow in his fellow Nittany Lion’s steps and also line up at multiple positions on defense.

He’s had an outstanding nose for the ball and is a privileged athlete who overpowers his opposition with strength but also with technique and footwork.

The Giants’ defense was far better than their offense, and adding another pass-rushing threat to the mix will certainly help them.

Carter will make an immediate impact and should be the odds-on favorite to run away with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

Again, just like with Parsons, it wouldn’t be much of a surprise to see him also be among the odds-on favorites to win Defensive Player of the Year as a rookie.

The Giants still have to walk a long way to come even close to some of the teams in their own division, but adding Carter to the mix was the first building block on that road.

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