Considering the state of this Giants roster — and the reality that Thibodeaux’s salary cap figure for 2025 is a reasonable $9.9 million — it could certainly make sense for Schoen to keep Thibodeaux, even if he picks Carter, and further bolster an already legit defensive front.

American, recently visited the New England Patriots, but most signs point toward Carter connecting with the New York Giants in the NFL Draft.

With Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen essentially coaching and GM’ing for their jobs this year, it makes most sense for them to draft an immediate impact player like Carter.