Abdul Carter was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and is expected to lead the New York Giants’ defense to new heights. The Penn State product was the best pure defender in the draft, and arguably the top overall prospect.

During an interview with the New York Post, the Pro Football Hall of Famer made it clear that he would NOT be giving Carter permission to wear No. 56. "I know he would love to wear that number, but hey, I think it's retired," Taylor said. The two-time Super Bowl winner then offered some terse advice to Carter.

Lawrence Taylor would chase down quarterbacks and ball-carriers with relentless fury. He’s the owner of two Super Bowl rings and was the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player in 1986. He was an obvious first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.