Giants Receiver Jalin Hyatt Gets a New Jersey Number

Former New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr, now with the Baltimore Ravens, might have (kiddingly) asked Giants rookie receiver Jalin Hyatt not to break any of his club records, but he didn’t say anything about wearing his old jersey number.

Hyatt, the Giants’ third-round pick, has changed his jersey number from 84 to 13, the latter number, of course, made famous by Beckham during his years with the Giants (2014-2018) and most recently worn by receiver David Sills V, who per a report is signing with the Broncos practice squad.

As for those records, Beckham, the Giants' first-round draft pick in 2014, became the first rookie to post at least 90 receptions and ten receiving touchdowns in a season after he logged 91 catches, 1,305 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns in 12 games with the Giants.

Although Beckham was limited to 12 games in his rookie campaign because of a hamstring injury, he still managed to set an NFL record for most receptions and receiving yards in a player's first 12 games.

He also broke Giants franchise records previously held by Hakeem Nicks in receptions (252-202), yards (3,670-3,034), and touchdown catches (33-24) over three years.

Hyatt, who has dazzled onlookers this summer with his speed and ability, might be hard-pressed to match Beckham’s rookie numbers, considering that he was the Giants offense when Beckham arrived. 

These days, the Giants have other options they can spread the ball around to. But one thing is for sure. Hyatt, like Beckham, doesn’t lack in the confidence department, so whatever opportunities he gets, you can be sure the rookie out of Tennessee will make the most of it.

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