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Giants Rookie Abdul Carter Settles on No. 51 for Rookie Minicamp

After high-profile rejections for retired numbers, Carter adapts to team traditions while preparing to strengthen New York’s defense.

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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, the Giants' No. 3 overall draft pick, will wear No. 51 during rookie minicamp, a number previously worn by Giants players like Zak DeOssie and Azeez Ojulari.
  • Carter initially requested Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 and Phil Simms’ No. 11, but both requests were denied, reflecting the Giants' commitment to preserving their retired numbers.
  • The Giants previously made an exception last season by allowing Malik Nabers to wear the retired No. 1 with approval from Ray Flaherty’s family.
  • Carter’s decision to wear No. 51 marks a step toward integrating into a Giants defense that ranked 24th in the NFL last season in yardage allowed.
  • Teammate Kayvon Thibodeaux encouraged Carter to use the jersey number debate as motivation, emphasizing focus on performance over external noise.