Shortly after the New York Giants selected Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft, the question arose: What number will he wear? Some pondered the possibility that Carter would seek to unretire No.

Abdul Carter has long been attached to defensive greatness but seeks to create a bit of his own with the New York Giants.

Abdul Carter shot his shot. The Giants’ No. 3 overall pick and star pass rusher responded with grace after his Hail Mary attempt to wear the retired No. 56 belonging to Lawrence Taylor was denied by the franchise legend in an exclusive interview with The Post’s Steve Serby.