Nfl jersey numbers rules. Offensive guards and tackles 60 79. Its time to talk about jersey numbers. Running backs and defensive backs 20 49.
As of now swift will wear number six. The jersey numbers colors jerseys must display clearly visible numbers 1 through 99 on the front and back. The competition committee has made some important exceptions in recent years receivers can now wear numbers in the 10 19 range in addition to digits in the 80s for example but still the system thats in place is largely unnecessary and should for the most part be scrapped.
Additionally rules exist which limit who may handle the ball on offense. Backs 1 49 center 5059 guard 6069 tackle 7079 end 8099. Rules exist which tie a players number to a specific range of numbers for their primary position.
50 55 is the sweet spot for jersey numbers in the 50s every number between 50 and 55 looks good whether its a beast middle linebacker an explosive edge rusher or a stalwart center. More specifically why the nfl needs to relax with its restrictions on jersey numbers. Wide receivers and tight.
The two had to switch numbers from their training camp jerseys because of nfl rules. If you dont know by now rookie running back dandre swift and cornerback jeffrey okudah are both wearing numbers that go against the nfl jersey rules. 1 uniform while swift wore no.
During the offseason and training camp okudah donned the no. Player numbers by position. 6 and okudahs no.
Centers 50 59 60 79 if 50 59 unavailable. According to ncaa rule book rule 1 section 4 article 1 strongly recommends numbering as follows for offensive players. 1 did not fall into the mandatory range for 20 to 49 for both defensive.
The jersey must be long enough to reach the top of the pants or be tucked in and contain sleeves that completely cover shoulder pads. Quarterbacks punters and placekickers 1 19 and 10 19 for wide receivers if 80 89 are all otherwise assigned. Nfl rule 5 section 1 article 4 all players must wear numerals on their jerseys in accordance with rule 5 section 3 article 3c see note 1 and such numerals must be by playing position as follows.
Then in 2010 a rule was passed to allow defensive linemen to wear numbers 50 through 59.
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