Lewis was named MVP in one of two Super Bowl titles. His career resulted in nine Pro Bowl appearances and 10 All-Pro honors. It is an opportunity to continue or begin their own legacy in that uniform. ... Jong 21 Frenkie de Jong. His 99-yard run in 1983 against the Vikings is tied for a league record. 30 overall selection. He was named Defensive Player of the Year in 1996 when he recorded 14.5 sacks. The valued defensive back and return man accumulated 53 interceptions, 10 defensive touchdowns and nine return touchdowns over the course of his career. Sanders rushed for 15,269 yards and caught near an additional 3,000 yards. Davor … 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, at His career included an additional 3,554 receiving yards and 13 receiving touchdowns. The Michigan man is arguably the best NFL player of all-time. Biletnikoff's name adorns the trophy distributed to college football's best wide receiver each year. The Gulfport, Mississippi native emerged victorious in Super Bowl XXXI. He went to five Pro Bowls and was named an eight-time All-Pro. However, numbers 1–11 are often still worn by players of the previously associated position. Teams: Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers. The NFL Defensive Player of the Year recorded 1,479 tackles, 28 interceptions and 23.5 sacks. The former No. However, the Uruguayan official Lorenzo Villizzio assigned random numbers to the players. The former sixth round pick has thrown for 74,571 yards and 541 touchdowns during his career. The former Trojan recorded 1,263 tackles, 40 interceptions and 16 fumble recoveries. The six-time Pro Bowl selection was also named an All-Pro twice. As a rookie, he ruptured his lung in a preseason game with the Dolphins and was consequently cut. The California native cut and hit holes to the tune of 7,607 career rushing yards and 60 touchdowns. Early evolutions of formations involved moving specific positions; for example, moving the centre half back to become a defender rather than a half back. Check out the overall penalties scored by teams in 2020 English Premier League. The linebacker has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In addition to keeping his name out of national tabloids, the Minnesota native has caught 1,378 passes for 17,083 yards and 120 touchdowns. An example of this is Celtic's Scott McDonald, who, after the departure of former number 7 Maciej Żurawski, was given the number, a move down from 27. Berry and quarterback Johnny Unitas had a special connection. The lineman was sent to the Buccaneers in exchange for tight end Tim Wright and a fourth round pick to finish out his career. The Super Bowl champion has been inducted into the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. The Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame have inducted him. Teams: San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins. 1 overall selection in the 1998 NFL Draft. The Ohio native played 13 seasons in the NFL. [1] "7" is often associated with effective and profitable wingers or second strikers. 2 overall selection in the 1999 NFL Draft. He is entering his 16th season with the Cardinals, who are a popular choice to show improvement in 2020. Teams: Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks. Singletary was a prominent member of the vaunted 1985 Bears defense. He was sent to three Pro Bowls and was named a three-time All-Pro. Smith was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro. He recorded 1,089 tackles, 132.5 sacks, 56 forced fumbles and nine interceptions. The Florida native accumulated 1,173 tackles, 128 sacks, eight interceptions and 40 forced fumbles over the course of 15 NFL seasons. Teams: Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers, St. Louis Rams. His No. The California native won two Super Bowls in addition to being named a six-time All-Pro and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection. In addition to his illustrious football career, Payton was active in the community. Greene also made 10 Pro Bowls and has been inducted into the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. He was named Super Bowl MVP in a championship effort. He threw for 71,838 yards over the course of his career. He went to 14 Pro Bowls from 1988-2001 and was named an All-Pro nine times during the same period. The traditional 1–11 numbers have been worn on occasions by English clubs since their respective leagues introduced squad numbers. McNabb was the No. When players from the reserve team are selected to play for the first team, they are given squad numbers between 26 and 50. His career would end following six Pro Bowl appearance and six All-Pro honors. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. The Pro Football Hall of Fame included him in the centennial class of 2020. The Nebraska native appeared in all four of Minnesota's Super Bowls. It did not slow down an impressive playing career, however. Greene is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time All-Pro. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 631 receptions for 9,275 yards and 68 touchdowns. His career resulted in 762 tackles, 38 interceptions and four touchdowns. His father, Ray, played eight seasons at second base for the Indians. 21. Over the course of his career, he recorded 8,052 rushing yards and 65 touchdowns. Moon became the first African American quarterback and the first undrafted quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 3 overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft. He was named to the Pro Bowl three times and was a three-time All-Pro in seven seasons. This meant that a team could start a match not necessarily fielding players wearing numbers one to eleven. The former third round pick has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On occasion, players have moved numbers to accommodate a new player; for example, Chelsea midfielder Yossi Benayoun handed new signing Juan Mata the number 10 shirt, and changed to the number 30, which doubles his "lucky" number 15. Instead, he will always be overshadowed by Tampa Bay's new commander. Favre was the all-time leader in passing yards, passing touchdowns and quarterback wins, but no longer. Buchanan is a Super Bowl champion. Real Madrid's Rodrygo, 18, announced himself to the world in November when he became the youngest ever player to score a hat-trick in the Champions League in the 6-0 rout of Galatasaray. [20] In The Football League, the number 55 has been worn by Ade Akinbiyi for Crystal Palace,[21] and Dominik Werling for Barnsley. Davis was a fourth-round pick in 1996. The NFL's MVP in 1977 accumulated 16,726 rushing yards and 110 rushing touchdowns. Most teams would gladly welcome that level of production from an undrafted free agent. White was a brute along the defensive line. Brees' potential was validated in New Orleans. Teams: Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos. His career spanned 13 seasons. 8 overall selection went to five Pro Bowls and was thrice named an All-Pro. Seau has 12 Pro Bowls and a Defensive Player of the Year award to his name. Teams: New York Giants, Washington Redskins. He also holds records for the most rushing yards during a rookie season (1,808) and most rushing yards in a playoff game (248). He was noted for his physical playing style. Our two new defenders, Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva, will wear 21 and 6 respectively. Peppers has been one of the most problematic pass rushers in league history. The N.C. State product has gone to eight Pro Bowls. Numbers were assigned by field location: In the first game at Stamford Bridge, only the outfield players wore numbers (2–11). In a traditional 4–4–2 system in the UK, the squad numbers 1–11 would usually have been occupied in this manner: However, in a more modern 4–2–3–1 system, they will be arranged like this: Higher level clubs have a tendency to field reserve and fringe players in the English Football League Cup so high squad numbers are not uncommon. On and off the field, Deion Sanders is one of the most impactful football players of all-time. He was selected to 11 Pro Bowls and thrice named a first-team All-Pro. Dorsett is a Super Bowl champion. In Eastern Europe, the defence numbering is slightly different. The Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee threw for 43,040 yards and 254 touchdowns. His career ended with 982 receptions for 15,292 yards and 156 receiving touchdowns. In 13 NFL seasons, he was selected to 11 Pro Bowls and was named an All-Pro 11 times. Teams: New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs. A first-round pick out of WSU, Trufant was one of Seattle's top defensive players … The Alabama native threw for 24,718 yards and 152 touchdowns. He won two Super Bowls during his career and was named a three-time All-Pro. Most yellow cards given to player in EPL 2020-21. Shields has since been inducted into the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. Football. Cutler played 12 seasons in the NFL and appeared in one Pro Bowl. The Minnesota native was a member of Miami's 1972 perfect season. The Daily Express (p. 13, 27 August 1928) reported, "The 35,000 spectators were able to give credit for each bit of good work to the correct individual, because the team were numbered, and the large figures in black on white squares enabled each man to be identified without trouble." His efforts led to a Pro Football Hall of Fame induction. Polamalu had an instinctual feel for the game. It was during the Scottish team Third Lanark tour to South America of 1923, they played a friendly match v a local combined team ("Zona Norte") on 10 June. The choice was between Willie Brown and Bailey. Woodson was the No. Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs. He was a two-time National Champion with the Irish and was also a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Champion of the first two Super Bowls, Starr was a four-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection. Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks. 22, 6’3”, 270 pounds (up 20 pounds since signing day) [5], In South America, Argentina was the first country with numbered shirts. His career ended with 63 interceptions, 16 forced fumbles, 17 fumble recoveries and five touchdowns. Sam Mills was a worthy adversary at this point but Butkus has the accolades for a stronger case. The Nebraska native has the odd honor of being named Comeback Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year during his seven year career. Numbers were originally used to also indicate position, with starting players being assigned numbers 1–11, although these numbers often bear little or no significance in the modern game other than the players' favourite numbers and the numbers available. Griezmann 7 Antoine Griezmann. The Pro Football and College Football Hall of Famer went to eight Pro Bowls and was an eight-time All-Pro. Blount retired as a four-time Super Bowl champion. Players could formerly use the numbers 0 and 00, numbers that were phased out in the 1970s, and on two … [3] One year later, numbering in football would be ruled as mandatory in New South Wales. The eight-time Pro Bowl selection was also a five-time All-Pro. The two-time regular season MVP threw for 40,551 yards and 273 touchdowns. LeBeau has been a nightmare for the Browns. At this time, he has not been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was a physical running back that rushed for 12,312 yards and 106 touchdowns over nine seasons. Discover NFL players past & present. I thought about losing sleep over that decision, but was determined not to let it happen again. 5 jersey has been retired by Syracuse as well as the Eagles. Over the course of his career, he recorded 51 interceptions. His career began on a promising note as NFL Rookie of the Year in 2012. His 97-yard interception return is the longest in Colts history. He was selected to six Pro Bowls and is a six-time All-Pro. However, numbers 1–11 are often still worn … This was Corinthians first match after their FA ban for joining the Amateur Football Association was rescinded. [1], The first record of numbered jerseys in football date back to 1911, with Australian teams Sydney Leichardt and HMS Powerful being the first to use squad numbers on their backs. Teams: Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings. He has been inducted into the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. The Daily Mirror ("Numbered Jerseys A Success", p. 29, 27 August 1928) also covered the match: "I fancy the scheme has come to stay. The ex-Volunteer threw for 71,940 yards and 539 touchdowns in his Hall of Fame career. His journey was similar to a few of the other linemen on this list. In England, in a now traditional 4–4–2 formation, the standard numbering is usually: 2 (right fullback), 5, 6, 3 (left fullback); 4 (defensive midfielder), 7 (right midfielder), 8 (central/attacking midfielder), 11 (left midfielder); 10 (second/support striker), 9 (striker). Over the course of his career, he accumulated 795 tackles, 55 interceptions and 13 touchdowns. His No. The four-time Super Bowl champion went to eight Pro Bowls during his 15 season career. Louis Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers. His six Super Bowl rings speak loudly for the three-time NFL MVP. Still, there are some numbers that are universally agreed upon being used for a particular position, because they are quintessentially associated with that role. 19 overall selection played 14 seasons in the NFL. Football clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool have already retired the number from their ranks. Lambert was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Peppers, a former walk-on with the Tar Heels basketball team, will be a first ballot Hall of Fame inductee later this decade. The mobile thrower has nearly 30,000 passing and 4,000 rushing yards to his name. Jackson has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 8 overall selection was an eight time first-team All-Pro. Team: Atlanta Falcons. Montana was the other half of the potent 49ers quarterback duo. Former Colts cornerback Bobby Boyd had also been considered. The league created the Walter Payton Man of the Year award to recognize players doing well by others. The Georgia native appeared in five Pro Bowls and was named a seven-time All-Pro. 4 overall selection played 13 seasons in the league. The Florida native has been inducted into the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. He made nine Pro Bowl appearances and was an eight-time All-Pro. Teams: Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packers, Oakland/Las Angeles Raiders. Sapp was the No. Also, due to the use of just two strikers, the number 11 may not be used at all. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. 0 this year. He has been selected to six Pro Bowls and was named a five-time All-Pro. Squad number 21 Player name Chilwell. He was named a ten-time All-Pro. Full Iowa State Cyclones roster for the 2020 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. He had previously won five NFL championships and was named MVP in 1966. LaDainian Tomlinson and Eric Allen were other dominant players to wear No. [11] In the Premier League, Arsenal temporarily reverted to the old system halfway through that same season, but reverted back to the new numbering system for the following campaign. In this position, I was faced with another difficult choice: Bruce Smith -- an 11-time Pro Bowl pass rusher -- or Munoz. He was named a nine-time All-Pro and started every game in which he played. Young was selected in the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft. He started every game in which he played over the course of 13 seasons. The first league event to feature this was the 1993 Football League Cup Final between Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday, and it became standard in the FA Premier League the following season, along with names printed above the numbers. Ronde Barber was nearly the choice here but I could not, in good faith, pick Sanders over Anthony Munoz for the Ultimate NFL Draft and turn around only to select Barber over Sanders, which is like saying Barber was better than Munoz. Upshaw carried a lot of hype into the league and delivered. After his playing career, he spent 18 seasons coaching wide receivers for the Raiders. The former No. He recorded 137.5 sacks and eight interceptions during his career. Ware is the Cowboys franchise leader in sacks (17) and forced fumbles (32). The same happened with our Ultimate NFL Draft last month. He went to seven Pro Bowls and was an eight-time All-Pro. Elway threw for 51,475 yards and 300 touchdowns. One of those clubs, Brighton & Hove Albion, issued 25 players with squad numbers but reverted to traditional 1–11 numbering halfway through the season. Green was recognized as the fastest player in the NFL during his playing career. Ryan has 51,186 passing yards and the ticker is still rolling north. [24], In 1995, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) also switched to persistent squad numbers for Serie A and Serie B (second division), abandoning the mandatory use of 1–11 for the starting lineup. Squad numbers became optional in the three divisions of The Football League at the same time, but only 10 out of 70 clubs utilized them. Teams: St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers. He won two Super Bowls in addition to being named an eight-time All-Pro. He was named MVP of a victory in Super Bowl XI. Shields was a mauler in the run game and helped pave the way for the likes of Marcus Allen, Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson. He was named to the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. Squad number 17 Player name Kovacic. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. [16] Upon signing for Everton in 2007, Yakubu refused the prestigious number 9 shirt and asked to be assigned number 22, setting this number as a goal-scoring target for his first season,[17] a feat he ultimately fell one goal short of achieving. He won one Super Bowl and three NFL championships during his 18 playing seasons. The Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame inductee recorded 8,081 rushing yards and 64 rushing touchdowns during his career. Armstead went to five Pro Bowls and was a four-time All-Pro. Similarly the Swedish national team number their players: four defenders – 2, 3, 4, 5; four midfielders – 7, 6, 8, 9; two forwards – 10, 11. Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers. Teams: Los Angeles Express, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers. Teams: Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins. Occasionally, when a player has two loan spells at the same club in a single season (or returns as a permanent signing after an earlier loan spell), an alternative squad number is needed if the original number assigned during the player's first loan spell has been reassigned by the time the player returns. It was not until the mid 1960s in the national team, with Argentina winning the Taça das Nações (1964) using 3–2–5, and the late '60s, for clubs, with Estudiantes winning the treble of the Copa Libertadores (1968, 1969, 1970) using 4–4–2, that Argentine football finally adopted modern formations on major scale, and caught up with its counterparts on the other side of the Atlantic. Chris Oats’ number will be worn by a different player every game, per Mark Stoops ... in spirit. "Hog" played under Bear Bryant at Alabama before entering the NFL as the No. The former No. His career began with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL but it took off when he joined the NFL. 7 overall selection is a five-time Pro Bowl talent. Sanders played 10 seasons in the NFL. Teams: Edmonton Eskimos, Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs. A brief stop with the Giants broke up a career that began and ended in Minnesota. In his post-playing career, Page was appointed an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. The major purpose of a jersey number is to differentiate the players on the pitch. The ex-Seminole appeared in nine Pro Bowls in addition to being named a six-time All-Pro. In his career, he recorded 160 sacks. Kuechenberg is the third member of this list that played along the Dolphins offensive line during their perfect season and went on to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. [1], For instance, "1" is frequently used by the starting goalkeeper, as the goalkeeper is the first player in a line-up. He was also named an All-Pro following seven of his 14 NFL seasons. The former No. Ryan was the No. Offensive guard Steve Wisniewski was also considered here. 4 overall selection in the 2004 NFL Draft. 15 overall selection recorded 15 interceptions and was sacked 15 times. The first-choice goalkeeper is usually assigned the number 1 shirt as he or she is the first player in a line-up.[1]. The Giants viewed the linebacker position as a luxury when they selected Taylor. Running back Marshall Faulk was also under consideration. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated 589 receptions for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns. Teams: Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams. Jackson was a Super Bowl champion with the 49ers. He was the gold standard at the quarterback position at the time of his retirement. Wide receiver Terrell Owens had also been considered. The former No. Little was vital to Miami's offensive success during their perfect season in 1972. Brian Dawkins, Lem Barney, Mel Renfro and Ed Reed made this a very difficult selection. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason were also considered in this spot. His career actually began with the rival Redskins but they cut him before he ever played a game. Biletnikoff has been selected to four Pro Bowls. Moss holds the record for most receiving touchdowns in a season (23). Squad numbers are used in association football to identify and distinguish players that are on the field. Both are deserving but I was not going to overlook Munoz a second time. Mack was a Cleveland native that went on to play for the Wolverines. The six-time Pro Bowl receiver entered the league as the No. Moon went undrafted in 1978 but his career turned out just fine. The Broncos eagerly welcomed him in his twilight years. He found a soft landing in Baltimore, where his Hall of Fame career took flight. His contributions to one of the NFL's most successful dynasties are immeasurable. Kennedy played 11 seasons in Seattle. Teams: Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers. The Alabama native retired in 2017 after recording 654 tackles, 138.5 sacks, 35 forced fumbles and three interceptions. He was the No. He had the second most blocked kicks (13) as well as the longest interception return (97) by a defensive lineman. [35], Learn how and when to remove this template message, FA ban for joining the Amateur Football Association, CONMEBOL's 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, 2015 South American Youth Football Championship, List of retired numbers in association football, "Mystery solved: Why do the best soccer players wear No. You may have noticed college football players are sporting the No. His No. The wide receiver showed his patented toe-tap drills in an ESPN episode of Peyton's Places. It was a gamble that rewarded them with a Hall of Fame career. He made his share of enemies throughout his fruitful career. Teams: Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Baltimore Ravens. Average rating. The nine-time Pro Bowl selection was named an All-Pro on three occasions. The former No. FIU Panthers. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent and was cut by his first team (the Browns). This makes it easier for fans, coaches, announcers, and officials to differentiate between the players on the field. In 1993, The Football Association (The FA) switched to persistent squad numbers, abandoning the mandatory use of 1–11 for the starting line-up. The 48-year-old is currently eighth on the league's all-time rushing list. The NFL's 1987 MVP was responsible for some of the most memorable moments in league history, including "The Drive." The Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee revealed to PBS that he underwent 74 surgeries throughout his career and sustained 20 concussions. Robinson went undrafted in the 1985 NFL Draft. Every NFL football player's uniform bears a number. After some years during which players had to wear a number between 1–24, now they can wear any number between 1–99 without restrictions. He also appeared in two professional wrestling events. Smith was a fiery competitor on the football field. In 1999, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He went to five Pro Bowls and was a five-time first-team All-Pro. Brazilian and now Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar wore the number 200 for Santos to celebrate his 200th match for the team. It feels weird adding the Buccaneers as a team for whom Brady has played. The Super Bowl champion has been inducted into the Pro Football and College Football Halls of Fame. The former No. Youngblood played his entire career with the Rams. His career passing total should exceed 60,000 yards in 2020. A total of 71 passes were picked off by his hands. The former No. Wilson is a Super Bowl champion and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection. The second-choice goalkeeper wears, on many occasions, shirt number 12 which is the first shirt of the second line up, or number 13. North American professional association football club follows a model similar to that of European clubs, with the exception that many American and Canadian clubs do not have "reserve squads", and thus do not assign higher numbers to those players. Clemson announced 28 new positive tests for COVID-19 on Friday, and a source told ESPN's David Hale that 21 football players were among the new cases. On a random note, Allen had committed to Washington before the Huskies pulled his scholarship offer over an alleged yearbook stealing prank. Langer won back-to-back Super Bowls (VII and VIII) with the Dolphins. 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