All articles tagged with #jersey numbers
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.
The Cincinnati Bengals have revealed the jersey numbers for their eight rookie players, including Myles Murphy, DJ Turner, Jordan Battle, Charlie Jones, Chase Brown, Andrei Iosivas, Brad Robbins, and DJ Ivey. The numbers mostly match the traditional range for each position, with the exception of wide receiver Charlie Jones choosing to wear No. 15. Punter Brad Robbins is wearing No. 10, the same number as long-time Bengals punter Kevin Huber.
The Tennessee Titans have assigned jersey numbers to their 2023 draft picks, including No. 8 for quarterback Will Levis and No. 77 for first-round pick Peter Skoronski. Other numbers include 14 for wide receiver Colton Dowell, 32 for running back Tyjae Spears, 79 for offensive lineman Jaelyn Duncan, and 81 for tight end Josh Whyle. The team is expected to announce their undrafted free agent signings later this week.
The Green Bay Packers have assigned jersey numbers to their 2023 NFL draft class, with some rookies inheriting numbers previously worn by franchise legends. Among the notable numbers are No. 90, previously worn by Jarran Reed and B.J. Raji, and No. 85, previously worn by Robert Tonyan and Max McGee. The rookies will have big shoes to fill as they begin their NFL careers.
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced the jersey numbers for their new players, including RB D'Andre Swift wearing the team's first-ever No. 0 and QB Marcus Mariota returning to his college and Titans number, No. 8. Other notable numbers include LB Nolan Smith wearing No. 3, S Terrell Edmunds wearing No. 26, and WR Olamide Zaccheaus wearing No. 13. The Eagles also gave out Brent Celek's No. 87 for the first time since he retired and Zach Ertz's No. 86 for the first time since he was traded.
D'Andre Swift, the newly acquired running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, will wear jersey number 0 for the upcoming NFL season. The Eagles proposed the use of the number 0 at the recent NFL Annual Meeting, and it is now available to any player except offensive and defensive linemen. Swift, who previously wore number 32 with the Detroit Lions, is excited for a fresh start with his hometown team and is looking forward to contributing to their offense in multiple ways.
The New York Jets have released the jersey numbers for their veteran additions and rookie minicamp. Notably, new QB Aaron Rodgers will wear No. 8 with the Green & White after wearing No. 12 for the first 18 years of his career. None of the drafted rookies will wear their college numbers at rookie minicamp. All numbers are subject to change.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have revealed the jersey numbers for their 2023 draft class, which will be worn during the team's rookie minicamp. First-round pick Broderick Jones will wear No. 77, while second-round pick Joey Porter Jr. will wear No. 24. The full numerical list of jersey numbers for the rookies has been released, with some numbers subject to change.
The Detroit Lions have released the jersey numbers selected by their newcomers from the NFL draft and free agency. First-round pick Jahmyr Gibbs will wear No. 26, while fellow first-rounder Jack Campbell will wear No. 46. Third-round pick Hendon Hooker will wear No. 12, and second-round defensive back Brian Branch will wear No. 32. Other players have also selected their jersey numbers, including C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Marvin Jones Jr., Cam Sutton, and Emmanuel Moseley.
The Minnesota Vikings have announced the jersey numbers for their six draft picks and 15 undrafted free agents, including first-round pick Jordan Addison and seventh-round pick DeWayne McBride. Outside linebacker Marcus Davenport will wear No. 0, while Curtis Weaver will wear No. 54.
BTSC and Steel Curtain Network predict the jersey numbers for the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2023 NFL Draft class. Predictions include Broderick Jones wearing No. 77, Joey Porter Jr. wearing No. 24, Keanu Benton wearing No. 95, Darnell Washington wearing No. 80, Nick Herbig wearing No. 48 or No. 51, and Cory Trice Jr. wearing No. 27. The official numbers have not been announced yet.