Rob Gronkowski Shares Rough Criticism About Giants Rookie Abdul Carter
New York Giants rookie edge rusher Abdul Carter has legitimate superstar potential moving into the future. After the team selected him with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, Carter has made waves in the media as he searches for his jersey number at the NFL level.
Carter made major storylines by showing interest in wearing the retired No. 56 jersey number of NFL legend Lawrence Taylor. That interest was quickly denied by Taylor.
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'Get another number," Taylor said in response. "I don't care if it's double zero, and then make it famous.'
Now, another former NFL superstar has spoken out with criticism about Carter gunning for Taylor's jersey number.
Former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star tight end Rob Gronkowski issued his thoughts on the matter. He was not a fan of Carter asking for the legendary Giants number.
'Was he serious, asking for LT's number? Yeah, you were a high draft pick, but LT is an absolute legend," Gronkowski said. "The best to do it, one of the best defenders of all time… like, you gotta prove yourself. That's crazy just asking for LT's number and I'm glad that LT shut him down like that.'
Another New York legend, quarterback Phil Simms, has hinted that he would be fine with Carter wearing his No. 11 jersey number in the NFL. Carter wore the No. 11 jersey during his Penn State career in college.
Rob Gronkowski.Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Carter is coming off of an impressive run with the Nittany Lions. In the three years he played at Penn State, he totaled 172 tackles, 41 tackles for loss, 23 sacks, five forced fumbles, an interception, and 13 defended passes.
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He has not settled on a jersey number yet, but that announcement should be coming in the near future.
Related: Abdul Carter Sends Message Amid Giants' Jersey Number Drama
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