The 6-foot-3, 250-pound 21-year-old was an All-American and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in an impressive 2024 season that saw him rocketing up draft boards. But how does he fit into the Giants’ defensive system?

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.

Giants legend Lawrence Taylor, who wore No. 56 throughout his 13-season career, will not allow Carter to wear the number, which has since been retired by the franchise to honor the Hall of Fame linebacker.