Parsons, the Cowboys star and division rival of the Giants, is one of the top players in football.
If the Giants just got that, they'd be thrilled. Here's why it might not be so far-fetched:
Penn State stardom
Micah Parsons and Abdul Carter were both defensive monsters at Penn State.
Carter just finished his final season with 12 sacks and a total of 24 tackles for loss.
Parsons had 5.0 sacks in his final college season after playing as more of a linebacker than a pass rusher.
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Uniform number
It's not everything, but there's something extra cool about Parsons and Carter rocking the same number.
They both wore No. 11 for the Nittany Lions, and it'd be awesome to see Carter continue that 11 in the NFL just like Parsons.
Work ethic
Parsons transitioned into a dominant edge rusher in the NFL in part by working really hard.
Carter has that gene, too.
“Everything I’ve heard about him off the field is he’s a hard worker," ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller said. "This is what you want. This is a blue chip prospect."
One difference
Carter checks in at about 15 pounds heavier than Parsons.
The younger Penn State product weighs 260 pounds.
That allows him to stack up better against the running game, and potentially be more of a straight-power pass rusher.
The Giants definitely got a good one.
