Abdul Carter shot his shot. The Giants’ No. 3 overall pick and star pass rusher responded with grace after his Hail Mary attempt to wear the retired No. 56 belonging to Lawrence Taylor was denied by the franchise legend in an exclusive interview with The Post’s Steve Serby.

Abdul Carter gave it a shot and figured he had nothing to lose. Lawrence Taylor’s No. 56 is retired by the New York Giants and is one of the most revered jersey numbers in franchise history.