Odell Beckham Jr. salutes Giants rookie who sent fans into frenzy for choosing veteran's old jersey number

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Wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, the New York Giants' third-round pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, sent fans into a frenzy after choosing a jersey number worn by a former Giants star. 

After making the Giants’ 53-man roster out of training camp, rookies were allowed to choose their jersey numbers for the upcoming season.

Hyatt went with No. 13. 

Odell Beckham Jr. chose No. 13 when he was a rookie first-round pick for New York in 2014 and became one of the franchise's top threats, breaking rookie records and becoming a three-time Pro Bowler in his first three years in the league. 

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Jalin Hyatt of the New York Giants against the Detroit Lions during a preseason game at Ford Field Aug. 11, 2023, in Detroit.  (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

When Hyatt was seen on the Giants’ practice field Wednesday wearing No. 13, fans erupted on social media, saying it was a bold move and one they loved. 

And Beckham, who now plays for the Baltimore Ravens, saluted the young Tennessee product for choosing his old number. 

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"ROCK OUT ONE THREE @jalinhyatt," Beckham posted on X, formerly Twitter, with a rocket emoji at the end. 

When the Giants shared Hyatt’s new number, fans immediately went to the comments to show their love like Beckham did. 

"Looks good on him," one X user said. 

"Well he’s definitely confident, choosing that particular number. Best of luck to him!" another X user posted. 

Hyatt has some big shoes to fill wearing that number, considering fans will always connect No. 13 to Beckham. One beat reporter also caught