Since being drafted with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the New York Giants, Abdul Carter has been surrounded by jersey number storylines. Right after being drafted, Carter showed interest in the idea of wearing Lawrence Taylor's retired No. 56 jersey. It didn't take long for Carter to completely shut down that idea.

Lawrence Taylor denied a request from Abdul Carter, the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, to wear his retired No. 56 with the Giants.

With the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New York Giants decided to select Abdul Carter out of Penn State, widely regarded as the best defensive player in the draft.