The New York Giants have officially signed first-round pick Abdul Carter to his rookie contract -- a four-year, fully guaranteed $45.3 million deal with a $29.5 million signing bonus.

Carter, whom the Giants selected No. 3 overall in the 2025 NFL draft, becomes the fourth member of the team's class to sign.

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"He's a great kid, and he's an exceptional player. He's got great quickness, bend, he's hard to block. He played off the ball the year before, and he has some instincts in that area, as well, smart. Just had a really good meeting with him, and then he was up here -- fun guy to evaluate," head coach Brian Daboll said after Carter's selection.

After attempting to unretire both No. 56 and No. 11, belonging to Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms, respectively, Carter settled on No. 51, last worn by Azeez Ojulari.

In his new number, Carter will attempt to create his own legacy.

"Abdul is one of those guys that as a true freshman jumped off the film. If you're just watching anybody against Penn State, he's playing off the ball, he's moving at a different speed than everybody else," general manager Joe Schoen said.

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Carter joins offensive lineman Marcus Mbow, tight end Thomas Fidone II, and cornerback Korie Black as members of the rookie class who have signed their contracts.

Quarterback Jaxson Dart, running back Cam Skattebo, and defensive tackle Darius Alexander remain unsigned.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants sign Abdul Carter to rookie contract