Many fans think it would be cool to give a high-profile prospect such an honor, but others view it as pompous. New England Patriots legends Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman ripped the Giants rookie for his retired number request on “Dudes on Dudes.”

Rob Gronkowski is floored at Abdul Carter’s daring request. The former Penn State pass rusher, whom the Giants took No. 3 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, was in pursuit of Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 jersey to wear for his rookie season. The bold ask rubbed Gronkowski the wrong way.

Wide receiver Malik Nabers, the sixth overall pick in 2024, wanted to wear No. 1. But the number was retired for Ray Flaherty. Ultimately, Nabers was allowed to wear it, with the blessing of Flaherty’s family.