Penn State star Abdul Carter, who was drafted No. 3 overall by the New York Giants, told Micah Parsons he wants to wear the retired number of an NFL legend.

Carter might have grown up an Eagles fan, but he'll leave that behind after being drafted by the rival Giants.

Last year, a long-standing precedent in sports was shattered when New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers was granted permission to wear uniform No. 1, which had been retired for franchise great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Flaherty for many years.