How do they determine the numbers on football jerseys?

Question

How do they determine the numbers on football jerseys?

Answer 1

Well Quarterbacks can get the numbers 1-19.

Runningbacks 20-39

Defensive players can get any numbers they want, usually

WR's get 80-89 and 10-19

Offensive Lineman get into the sixty's and seventy's.



That's about the general rule. Pretty soon the NFL will become less strict and probably let anyone get any number. Well, except the retired numbers.

Answer 2

postions ar if the # has not been retired

the Chicago Bears have the most retired Jerseys in the NFL History, 13

Answer 3

All the above answers are correct for the NFL. In college, the players are allowed to choose any number.

Answer 4

QB gets 1-10

RB get 20-40

Line get 50-70

recievers get 80's or 1-10

Answer 5

Usually by position...