All articles tagged with #jersey numbers
The 49ers signed six rookie draft picks to four-year contracts and assigned jersey numbers: De’Zhaun Stribling No. 15, Romello Height 94, Kaelon Black 26, Gracen Halton 93, Carver Willis 74, Ephesians Prysock 41, and Dugger 53 and Enrique Cruz Jr. 69; the team also added seven undrafted rookie free agents.
The Steelers revealed the jersey numbers for their 2026 draft class ahead of rookie minicamp: Drew Allar 16, Germie Bernard 17, Daylen Everette 23, Robert Spears-Jennings 28, Eli Heidenreich 29, Riley Nowakowski 37, Kaden Wetjen 42, Max Iheanachor 71, Gennings Dunker 73, and Gabriel Rubio 96. Iheanachor’s number had already been announced, and the numbers are subject to change.
Cowboys safety Caleb Downs has moved from No. 18 to No. 13 for OTAs, and he already leads NFL rookie jersey sales. The No. 2 he wore at Ohio State is currently issued to Cobie Durant, who signed with Dallas, so the number could change again before the regular season if the Cowboys reclaim it or Durant’s status changes.
Caleb Downs, the Cowboys' first‑round pick, is reportedly set to wear jersey No. 13 ahead of OTAs, a change from the 18 he wore at rookie minicamp; the No. 13 history in Dallas has included several players and the number could still change before the regular season.
At rookie minicamp in Frisco, the Cowboys unveiled numbers for their 2026 draft class, with Caleb Downs wearing No. 18 for now while other rookies were assigned jerseys; Downs indicated a possible future number change as Dallas begins integrating the first-round pick.
Seattle revealed jersey numbers for its 2026 rookie class, confirming Jadarian Price will wear No. 8 (he wore No. 24 at Notre Dame). The list covers drafted rookies and seven undrafted free agents, including Tyrone Broden switching from No. 85 to No. 31 and moving from wide receiver to cornerback; rookie minicamp is May 1–2.
Seattle’s rookies learned their jersey numbers ahead of rookie minicamp, with first‑round pick Jadarian Price donning No. 8 (he wore No. 24 in college). The full roster includes Julian Neal at 1, Bud Clark at 9, Andre Fuller at 35, Michael Dansby at 37, Beau Stephens at 60, Emmanuel Henderson Jr. at 84, Deven Eastern at 97, and Tyrone Broden switching to No. 31 as he moves from receiver to cornerback.
Rookie Makai Lemon announced at a press conference ahead of rookie minicamp that he will wear No. 9 for the Eagles—the first to don the digit since Nick Foles left in 2018—after talking with Foles and choosing the lowest available single-digit; the move pairs Lemon with DeVonta Smith in No. 6 for a potentially dynamic WR duo.
Jacksonville Jaguars revealed jersey numbers for their 2026 draft class, the 18 undrafted free agents, and five veterans who changed numbers, detailing each player's new number and their previous one.
Rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza will wear No. 15 for the Las Vegas Raiders, receiving a ceremonial blessing from Tom Flores, who wore the number in the past. Flores called Mendoza “perfect” and capable of every throw, noting the number has been worn by several Raiders quarterbacks since his era; the Raiders don’t retire numbers, so Mendoza could wear it for many seasons if he proves to be the real deal.
The article ranks the greatest college football players by jersey number from 1 to 25, considering accolades, statistics, and impact, highlighting notable players like Charles Woodson, Reggie Bush, and Vince Young.
Tennessee football has released its 2024 roster, featuring notable jersey number changes. Wide receiver Bru McCoy will switch from No. 15 to No. 5, previously worn by quarterback Hendon Hooker, fulfilling McCoy's long-time preference inspired by Reggie Bush. Other players, including Squirrel White and several new transfers, also received new numbers. Additionally, Emmanuel Okoye has moved from tight end to defensive end, and freshman Jeremias Heard will start on the offensive line.
The Boston Bruins have announced the jersey numbers for their recent trade deadline acquisitions, with Andrew Peeke set to wear No. 52 and Pat Maroon wearing No. 62. Maroon, who recently underwent back surgery, may return to the ice before the end of the month, while Peeke's debut date is uncertain. The acquisitions come as the team aims to bolster its roster for a Stanley Cup run, with general manager expressing optimism about their impact.
Ohio State's spring practice has begun, and the team has released updated jersey numbers for new arrivals and returning players. Newcomers like Quinshon Judkins, Caleb Downs, and others have received their jersey numbers, while some returning players have chosen to change their numbers for the upcoming season.
A study conducted by UCLA researchers has found that perception can be influenced by the associations made between numbers and size through the brain's cognitive process. The study exposed subjects to images of different football jersey numbers and found that the smaller the number, the more likely the subject was to perceive a slimmer player. This research has implications beyond football, as it sheds light on how the brain establishes implicit bias in decision-making and highlights the power of learning in the brain to undo these biases.