NFL jersey numbers: Odell Beckham Jr., Stefon Diggs amongst 20 large names who may change numbers below new rule


For years, NFL gamers have been restricted to sure jersey numbers relying on place. However a brand new proposal by the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, set to attract a vote this offseason, may considerably loosen restrictions to the purpose of permitting each ability place the liberty to rock single digits beginning in 2021. The brand new guidelines may have widespread results, from simplifying numbering on expanded offseason rosters to boosting gross sales of latest jerseys. However which large names may truly change numbers, if given the prospect?

First, this is a reminder of which numbers could be accessible by place, if the Chiefs’ rule proposal passes (Observe: * designates the numbers could be unaffected by the proposal):

  • QBs: 1-19*
  • RBs, WRs, TEs: 1-49, 80-89
  • OL: 50-79*
  • DL: 50-79, 90-99*
  • LB: 1-59, 90-99
  • DBs: 1-49
  • Ks, Ps: 1-19*

Now, listed below are 20 notable gamers who may very well be in line for main jersey change-ups:

Present quantity: 33
Potential new quantity: 4

Cook dinner appears to be like good in 33, however he rocked the only digit at Florida State and in highschool. We guess he’d soar on the probability to assert his previous quantity, particularly since nobody else is utilizing it in Minnesota.

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Present quantity: 21
Potential new quantity: 15

Zeke made a reputation for himself at Ohio State, the place he rocked what’s lengthy been reserved for QBs and particular teamers within the NFL. Why not reignite his Buckeye roots for the second half of his profession?

Present quantity: 41
Potential new quantity: 6

Kamara already has a singular quantity for a working again, however he wore No. 6 at Tennessee and in highschool. There’s additionally by no means been a greater time to modify again, as longtime punter Thomas Morstead, the earlier No. 6, departed this offseason.

Present quantity: 14
Potential new quantity: 1

He is made No. 14 look cool in each Minnesota and Buffalo, however earlier than that, Diggs epitomized his showy playmaking with No. 1 at Maryland and in highschool. Nobody’s occupying the highest digit with the Payments as we communicate.

Present quantity: 13
Potential new quantity: 3

Bear in mind when Odell scared the plenty when he tweeted a couple of “second act” this offseason? What if he was referring to a transfer again to his quantity from LSU and highschool? It would be a becoming rebirth for his return in Cleveland. 

Present quantity: 18
Potential new quantity: 3

He is nonetheless comparatively contemporary on the scene, however he probably solely took 18 as a result of his highschool digit, No. 8, was unavailable. He wore No. 3 at Alabama, in the meantime, and would look particularly good on passes from No. 2, Matt Ryan.

Present quantity: 13
Potential new quantity: 3

Wil Lutz at present holds No. 3 in New Orleans, however we’re fairly certain Thomas may purchase it off him. The wideout rocked the only digit throughout his breakout at Ohio State.

Present quantity: 10
Potential new quantity: 6

Hopkins appears to be like fairly darn good in No. 10, which is as near single digits as you can get earlier than the possible rule adjustments. However he wore No. 6 at Clemson, earlier than he was an enormous title league-wide.

Present quantity: 54
Potential new quantity: 9

Would not it’s bizarre to see Wagner and his 240-pound body plugging the center with a single digit? He did it at Utah State. Why not recall the nice previous days whereas having fun with the again half of his profession in Seattle?

Present quantity: 53
Potential new quantity: 10

Earlier than he turned an NFL deal with machine, Leonard rocked 10 at South Carolina State and in highschool. He is additionally early sufficient into his professional profession that he may nonetheless construct his legacy round his unique quantity.

Present quantity: 55
Potential new quantity: 11

Surprise why Barr went for the double digit within the 50s approach again when he got here out of UCLA? As a result of he was initially No. 11 with the Bruins. He is nicely into his profession, however the quantity is open in Minnesota.

Present quantity: 54
Potential new quantity: 4

David simply received a Tremendous Bowl rocking his solely NFL quantity, however he simply signed a two-year deal that might maintain him in Tampa Bay by means of retirement. However what higher strategy to ring in his post-title run than with a return to his Nebraska quantity?

Present quantity: 20
Potential new quantity: 8

He is at all times been fast to buck the pattern, if given the chance, and NBC Sports activities’ Peter King studies he is already concerned about switching again to his quantity from Florida State. This looks like a lock.

Present quantity: 24
Potential new quantity: 5

Whether or not or not he returns to New England, Gilmore seems headed for a brand new chapter: Perhaps it’s going to be below a brand new contract, possibly on a brand new group. There is not any higher time, then, to embrace the only digit he wore at South Carolina and in highschool.

Present quantity: 27
Potential new quantity: 18

Earlier than he turned a mannequin of lock-down protection in Buffalo, White rocked the coveted No. 18 jersey at LSU. After QB Matt Mauck led the Tigers to their first nationwide soccer championship following a 45-year draught in 2003, Mauck’s No. 18 has been handed right down to gamers who epitomize success and being an LSU soccer participant. White was honored by the custom throughout his time as a Tiger, carrying No. 18 from 2015-2016 earlier than he was drafted twenty seventh total by the Payments within the 2017 NFL Draft.

Present quantity: 21
Potential new quantity: 7

The timing could not be extra good: Peterson is simply starting his first season with a group apart from the Cardinals, and he burst onto scene at LSU carrying No. 7. Younger Vikings backup quarterback Nate Stanley at present wears it, however seniority wins right here.

Present quantity: 23
Potential new quantity: 2

Jameis Winston at present rocks No. 2 in New Orleans, however he may very well be due for a swap, too, now that he is set to take over for Drew Brees and start a brand new period for each his personal profession and the Saints franchise. Lattimore, in the meantime, wore it at Ohio State and in highschool.

Present quantity: 23
Potential new quantity: 10

Alexander constructed his fame as a feisty nook whereas rocking No. 10 at Louisville. This, nevertheless, would require convincing QB Jordan Love to surrender his personal quantity — unlikely, however not unimaginable contemplating he is but to outline his NFL legacy.

S Antoine Winfield Jr. (Buccaneers)

Present quantity: 31
Potential new quantity: 11

Winfield simply wrapped up a promising rookie 12 months within the 30s, however he got here out of Minnesota carrying No. 11.

Present quantity: 10
Potential new quantity: 4

Jeudy is coming off of a rookie season through which he caught 52 passes for 856 yards and three touchdowns. Like all the gamers listed above, Jeudy may return to his school jersey variety of No. 4, which he rocked at Alabama when he caught a mixed 24 touchdowns in his last two seasons.



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