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.

Lawrence Taylor denied a request from Abdul Carter, the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, to wear his retired No. 56 with the Giants.

New York's newest pass rusher may be looking to follow in the shoes of Taylor, but Carter won't be wearing his old number.