New York Giants’ third overall pick, Abdul Carter, expressed a desire to wear Lawrence Taylor’s retired No. 56, but Taylor advised against it, stating, “Get another number… and then make it famous.” In response, Carter shared on social media his respect for Taylor, emphasizing that the rejection would motivate him to work harder. While Carter wore No. 11 at Penn State, he has yet to choose a new number after Taylor’s denial, contrasting with Cam Ward, the 2025 draft’s first overall pick, who received approval to wear No. 1 from Warren Moon.
