Carter ultimately chooses his Giants jersey number, and it's not 56.
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Abdul Carter, the new kid in town, has made a splash in the Big Apple by donning a familiar yet fresh jersey number for the prestigious New York Giants. After weighing his options, Carter decided to rock number 51. That's right; the rookie defender out of Penn State made the impressive decision on Friday.
Initially, Carter had his eyes on some legendary numbers, numbers that were worn by legends of the franchise. However, he ultimately decided that those iconic numbers were beyond his reach.
First up was the iconic number 56 previously worn by the titanic Lawrence Taylor, a legend etched in Giants' history. But Taylor, one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, made it clear that he wouldn’t part with his number. Carter, respectfully, understood the stance of the GOAT and moved on.
Carter also looked into the number 11 during his collegiate career at Penn State. Unfortunately for the rookie, that number too is retired in the Big Blue mist. Carter ventured a request to its owner, Phil Simms, the two-time Super Bowl winner with the Giants. Simms, being a respectful man, was open to the idea. However, the family vote swayed otherwise, leaving Carter without a choice but to look for other options.
Former teammate Azeez Ojulari donned number 51 during the 2024 season, but Ojulari has since bid the Giants farewell for greener pastures in Philadelphia.
Now, Carter has the chance to create his own legacy on the gridiron with the number 51.
In a tribute to the retired legendary numbers, Carter cleverly incorporated digits from both Taylor's (5) and Simms' (1) numbers into his choice of 51.
Carter's decision to wear the number 51 demonstrates an appreciation for the team's history while showcasing the need to etch his name in the annals of the distinguished Giants' lineage. Carter's number 11 at Penn State carried a reputation of being given to the best linebacker or defensive lineman, setting the bar high for the incoming rookie.
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Rumors swirled around the NFL community as Abdul Carter considered legendary numbers from the New York Giants' history, such as Lawrence Taylor's number 56 and Phil Simms' number 11. However, Carter decided to create his own legacy in American football by choosing number 51, a number previously worn by former teammate Azeez Ojulari. This number choice, understandably, means Carter pays homage to the Giants' legends by incorporating digits from Taylor's (5) and Simms' (1) numbers into his new draft number.
