The New York Giants drafted Abdul Carter No. 3 overall to rush the passer, not the punter. Still, it was notable that one of the big plays Carter made in his NFL debut Sunday against the Washington Commanders was to partially block a punt by Washington’s Tress Way.

Special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial said on Thursday that the play, which still ended up being a 31-yard punt, was indicative of more than Carter’s otherworldly athleticism.

“He’s got a special skill set, as we all know. The speed you see with him coming off the ball as a defensive player and rushing punts, he has that ability,” Ghobrial said. “I think above all that, I believe above all that, he truly wants to do it. He is a student of the game and wants to continue to study.”

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