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Giants Rookie Abdul Carter Selects No. 51 After Retired Jersey Quest

The third-overall pick begins his NFL journey with No. 51 after Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms declined to unretire their iconic numbers.

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Apr 25, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants first round draft pick, Abdul Carter, takes questions from the media during his introduction press conference. New York Giants Mandatory Credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Abdul Carter officially chose No. 51 for his jersey as the New York Giants opened rookie minicamp on May 9, 2025.
  • Carter initially sought to wear Lawrence Taylor's retired No. 56 but was encouraged by Taylor to forge his own legacy with a new number.
  • Phil Simms expressed willingness to unretire his No. 11, but his family ultimately decided to keep the number retired in his honor.
  • Carter’s choice of No. 51 reflects a blend of his admiration for both Taylor and Simms, combining digits from their iconic numbers.
  • The number was last worn by Azeez Ojulari, who departed for the Philadelphia Eagles in free agency earlier this offseason.