Overview

• The New York Giants selected Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Carter expressed interest in wearing the retired No. 56 jersey, famously worn by Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor.
• Taylor declined Carter's request, advising him to choose a different number and make it his own.
• Carter responded positively, stating his respect for Taylor and vowing to work harder to establish his own legacy.
• The Giants are finalizing Carter's jersey number as they prepare to integrate him into a defense featuring stars like Dexter Lawrence and Kayvon Thibodeaux.