The New York Giants made a splash in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, selecting elite edge rusher Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick. Following their selection, Carter showed interest in wearing the No. 56 jersey number that has been retired for the legendary Lawrence Taylor.

Abdul Carter gave it a shot and figured he had nothing to lose. Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 is retired by the New York Giants and is one of the most revered jersey numbers in franchise history.

The New York Giants' No. 3 pick Abdul Carter tested the waters after being drafted by sharing that he would be interested in sporting No. 56 on his new team. The only problem is that No. 56 is retired by the Giants organization for Lawrence Taylor. Carter expressed that Taylor is a player he looks up to as a fellow defensive star.