Drafted in the tenth round out of Pitt, the All American Panthers linebacker started half of the Steelers games as a rookie in the Cinderella season of 1989 and wore the No. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). 0 among rule changes", "2018 Official Playing Rules of the National Football League", "NCAA makes 0 an eligible number, other rule tweaks", "Revised Intentional Grounding, Chop Block Rules Headline 2022 High School Football Rules Changes", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Uniform_number_(American_football)&oldid=1147198505, This page was last edited on 29 March 2023, at 12:29. But they don't trump the historical significance of Williams, the first Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl and in smashing, gutsystyle. NFL 1990s All-Decade Team DE-LB Kim Bokamper; 57. Kuechly, the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year, was a Pro Bowler in every one of them save 2012, when he was the Defensive Rookie of the Year. HOFers Nick Buoniconti and Jack Youngblood, plus revolutionary Antonio Gates the pied piper of undersized power forwards who became NFL tight ends and boyhood idol Wesley Walker were all under consideration. If you grew up watching the NFL in the 1980s, Raiders TETodd Christensen, Cardinals S Tim McDonald and Chargers RB Chuck Muncie were familiar figures. 7 in the 2023 NFL Draft, take a look back at photos of past players the Raiders took in that spot. Porter was named a Pro Bowler and All-Pro on three occasions and the 2002 Steelers Co-MVP was the first player in NFL history to record 70 sacks and 10 interceptions. The Las Vegas Raiders and Nike teamed up to donate $5,000 in equipmentto the Bonanza High School and Valley High School football teams and the Legacy High School and Western High School flag football teams. Taken with the 26th overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft, Ray Lewis spent his entire 17-year NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens and was the face of the franchise essentially the whole time. If he can stay healthy, he should anchor Tampa Bay's Super Bowl-caliber front. Name a better one than this human heat seeker. About. 60 from 1964-65 before switching to No. Duhe; 76. After retiring in 1981, Kolb spent time as the strength and conditioning coach in Pittsburgh. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Hilton, Allen Lazard. But the Giants don't win their two most recent Lombardi Trophies without Manning's pair of unforgettable Super Bowl MVP performances. Basketball stars have had success with the number as well with Dikembe Mutumboand Dolph Schayesthriving with the number 55 in the NBA. Moats accumulated 11.5 sacks and started 25 of 59 games for the franchise. Brad Hopkins thinks the Detroit Lions can surpass the momentum from last season with their two first-round picks in the draft. He hasn't been nearly as good as his numbers suggest, but he's still a proven inside starter. Still the only player to win league MVP honors five times. Honorable mention Otto Graham: Refer to Hutson at No. 53 in his first go-around for the Steelers, but donned No. Close call with a bunch of top-flight corners, including James Bradberry, Stephon Gilmore and Marcus Peters. Buddy . 738) No. He's not the only top talent worthy of an honorable mention, either: DeForest Buckner, Chase Young and J.J. Watt all share No. It takes a special man to outdo Ed Reed, quite possibly the greatest free safety of all time. 52: Ray Lewis. The highest-profile player of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins, his 297 career rushing yards on Super Sunday rank second to Harris. Nick-named Peasey, a certain outside linebacker was a whirling dervish of a pass-rusher for eight years at Heinz Field. No matter who's throwing passes in 2021, he's bound to return to Pro Bowl form. 55? Also the anchor of the Bears' famed "46 defense.". At a time when workhorse backs have gone by the wayside, Kamara is emblematic of the contemporary value on versatility. The greatness of David "Deacon" Jones, maybe the best pass-rushing defensive end ever and the man who came up with the term "sack," must be acknowledged. Arthur Moats was indeed a valuable piece of the puzzle in his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He wore the No. And Jacksonville Jaguars WRCalvin Ridley and New York Giants WRParris Campbell, both newcomers to their teams, have already been issued 0 for the 2023 season. The five-time Pro Bowler is the Colts' all-time leading sack man with123. The 17-year NFL star threw for more than 70,000 professional yards when you factor in his six seasons in the Canadian Football League. His first four seasons were as good as any back's before a knee injury sent him into sharp decline and a premature retirement. All Rights Reserved. The Broncos legend retains a case as arguably one of the top three quarterbacks of all time. Enjoy. Oneof the very few safeties to be named Defensive Player of the Year. As the Raiders prepare for their Week 16 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, view photos from past matchups between the two teams. Be prepared for a big year out of the second-year target. But injuries led him to never suit up and Arthur retired in 2019. As the Raiders prepare to host the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium, view past matchups of the Silver and Black hosting their division rival. Get the comprehensive list of every Defensive End for each NFL pro football team 0", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=National_Football_League_uniform_numbers&oldid=1147449168, This page was last edited on 31 March 2023, at 01:16. Wide receiver Ken Burrough of the Houston Oilers also wore "00" during his NFL career in the 1970s. He played in 36 total games with eight starts, forced two . XFL, Seattle Seahawks | 27K views, 115 likes, 12 loves, 31 comments, 8 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ESPN: Welcome back to XFL Today! However, Porter would sign a huge deal with the Miami Dolphins and rack up 32 sacks in Miami including 17.5 in 2008. Players who wear numbers from 50 to 79 are, by rule . A two-time All-Decade performer, the nine-time Pro Bowler reached double-digit sacks in ten different seasons. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Why? See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Officiating an NFL game takes years of training and experience. The All-Decade star played corner and safety while finishing his career with the "Greatest Show on Turf" Rams. Eligibility restrictions apply. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 55, take a look back at photos of all the Raiders who have worn the number through the years. The last defender to win league MVP (1986), "LT" heralded the age of the pass-rushing linebacker and was the game's most-feared player in his prime. 0. Alston joined the Raiders after a year in St. Louis. The 49ers named him head coach from 2009-10. Ironically, 1992 was the only season Kennedy did not wear 96 he instead played in 99 that year, honoring his late friend, fellow DTJerome Brown, an Eagles star killed before the season in a car accident. Cincinnati Bengals player information and depth chart order. 3325) No. Author George Plimpton wore 0 during a brief preseason stint at quarterback for the Detroit Lions. The earliest numbering systems were significantly different from the modern variation. This once belonged firmly to Ramsey (now No. About. 1 corners can't wear jerseys in the 40s? Moats was also a fan and locker room favorite in Steeltown. One of the biggest, baddest blind-side blockers when healthy. And he is real competition for the all-time owner, five-time NFL champion Bart Starr. An All-Pro three of his first four seasons and the MVP of Super Bowl 32, Davis was the league MVP in 2008, when he rushed for2,476 yards (including postseason). He played in six games and went on to play a season with the Chicago Bears. The National Football League numbering system dates from a large-scale change of their rules in 1973, subsequently amended in various minor ways. 6812) No. Paul Krause's record 81 interceptions are noteworthy but not on par with Smith's all-time record18,355 rushing yards. Think a precursor to Aaron Donald but with a lot more to say on the field (and the sideline). Visit ESPN to view the New York Giants team roster for the current season 55 retired 7711) No. Starting in the 2020 NCAA football season, the use of duplicate numbers will be restricted to only two players on a team, and players will be allowed to wear No. As linebacker Tanner Muse becomes the newest member of the Silver and Black to wear No. The numbering system used today originated when all teams employed some variation of the single wing formation on offense. Far more than the inventor of the "Lambeau Leap," the Canton-bound safety was a cornerstone of the 1990s Packers defenses. 13 with both the New York Giants and . The system had three different number groupings for offense and three for defense. Over the course of his Hall of Famer career, he recorded 2,059 tackles, 41.5 sacks, 19 forced fumbles, and 31 interceptions. 57: Rickey Jackson. 94 in 2007, and No. [citation needed], The All-America Football Conference (AAFC) of the 1940s, which later merged with the NFL, had a different numbering system with quarterback in the 1960s (Otto Graham), fullbacks in the 1970s (Marion Motley), halfbacks in the 1980s, ends in the 1950s (Mac Speedie), tackles in the 1940s (Lou Groza), guards in the 1930s, and centers in the 1920s (Frank Gatski). Apparently the 30s are made for rangy safeties. NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992) Zimmerman was an All-Decade player in both the 1980s and '90s, retiring as a champion on Elway's blind side. Lots of good blockers here, when they're healthy: Tyron Smith, Taylor Lewan, Andrew Whitworth. The Raiders selected Moore in the 3rd round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Connecticut. An NFL icon of the 1960s as the (scary) defensive face of the powerhouse Packers. The longtime snapper for Justin Tucker field goals in Baltimore, he's entering his 12th NFL season. Unless Kadarius Toney explodes as a rookie in New York, this number should stick with Andrews for a while. 5, which is otherwise owned by mid-tier QBs like Teddy Bridgewater and Tyrod Taylor. The 6-7 "Mad Stork" was one of the most disruptive linebackers ever and a cog on four Super Bowl-winning defenses with the Colts and Raiders. The countdown to the start of the 2022 regular season has begun now that we're under 100 days away, so we'll honor every day the best players to wear the corresponding number for the Dolphins. Edmunds started every game his two seasons with Miami, but he was waived-injured before the 1970 season and never played again. He went on to play for New Orleans, Houston and the New York Giants. Before that, though, NFL rules prevented him from wearing any number lower than 10. LB John Offerdahl, LB Jack Rudolph (1966), LB Randy Emunds (1968-69), OL Irv Goode (1973-74), LB Earnest Rhone (1975-84), LB Hugh Green (1985-91), LB Chris Singleton (1993-96), LB David Merritt (1993), LB Ronnie Ward (1997), LB Junior Seau (2003-05), LB Keith Newman (2006), LB Joey Porter (2007-09), LB Koa Misi (2010-16), LB Jerome Baker (2018-21). Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles; The best players to wear 55 as their jersey numbers are sprinkled across all major sports. In all, he played in 141 regular season games with 88 starts and grabbed 15 interceptions for 232 yards and three TDs, and recovered 16 fumbles for 112 yards and 2 TDs. With Jack Lambert, Jack Ham and Robin Cole entrenched in the lineup, Winston was shocked to be selected in the fifth round of the 1977 draft by Chuck Nolls Steelers. Jerry O was a valuable presence at the inside linebacker position for nine seasons under Chuck Noll and Bill Cowher. [1], Exceptions to this system do exist, including during the National Football League preseason with associated larger team rosters. Named an All-Decade player in both the 1970s and '80s, Payton is head and shoulders above other luminary RBs Earl Campbell, Joe Perry and Thurman Thomas. However Largent didn't kick or play safety which Hutson did. Dent is tied with Randle for 10th all time on the all-time sacks list. NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team Lamar Jackson is a talented quarterback and one of the greatest weapons in the NFL. A year from now, Herbert might be the no-brainer. Vikings CB Patrick Peterson and Buccaneers RB Leonard Fournette are other considerations. Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles; Lee was selected in the 5th round of the 2017 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. Julio Jones Lite. 7814) No. Pat Swilling - A 3rd round draft pick in the 1986 NFL Draft, Swilling played 12 seasons in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders. 58: Jack Lambert. Players in the National Football League (NFL) wear uniform numbers between 0 and 99, with no two players on a team able to wear the same number outside of the offseason. USA TODAY. As the Raiders prepare for their Week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos, view past matchups between the Silver and Black and their division rival. Porter came up just shy of the team record of 18.5 sacks when he finished with 17.5, including four in the memorable "Wildcat game" at New England. Matt Ryan, D.J. And if this seems a little chintzy, whatever I'm thrilled to rig this list with Tomlinson and Sanders rather than Sanders in combination withShaun Alexander, Lester Hayes, Jimmy Johnson, Rodney Harrison or Doak Walker. Afterswitching from running back to flanker, he became the first to post consecutive 1,300-yard receiving seasons in 1963. Most Notable: Arthur Moats 2014-2017, Joey Porter 1999-2006, LB Jerry Olsavsky 1989-1997, Dennis "Dirt" Winston 1985-1986, Jon Kolb 1969-1981 (pictured below) Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty . Still doesn't get nearly enough credit for his production. In 1997, Olsavsky left for Cincinnati, but didnt see action for the Bengals. On this episode of "Behind The Shield," a new era under center begins with moves made to prepare the Silver and Black for the 2023 season. The running back version of No. Other names to watch: Miles Sanders, Asante Samuel Jr., Shaquill Griffin. 55 from 2006-07 and No. Simpson. The one and only Sammy Baugh. The AFL's numbering system also allowed for the use of a double-zero as a number, which was used by future Hall of Fame player Jim Otto, center for the Oakland Raiders; after wearing the number 50 in his rookie season, he switched to 00 (which was said as 'aught, oh', a homonym of Otto), which he wore for the remainder of his career. NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1992) Possibly the greatest player in NFL history. The number 0, long prohibited in American football, has been permitted in college football since 2020 and will be permitted in the National Football League beginning in the 2023 season. Additionally, during a game a player may play out-of-position, but only after reporting in to the officials, who will announce to the stadium that a specific player number has reported in (for example, "Number 61 has reported as an eligible receiver") to alert the opposing team, other officials, and the audience that a player is legally out-of-position. This resulted in many star players having to change their numbers mid-career. 12 Pro Bowl (19912002) Greatest strong safety ever? 20 - 49: Running backs and defensive backs. DT Randy Starks; 93. Tyler Boyd is probably still underrated, but Waller is now one of the steadiest pass targets in the entire NFL. As a reminder about the ground rules, the top three will be determined only by what the players did while wearing that uniform for the Dolphins. 81). The American Football League (AFL) of the 1960s, which also later merged with the NFL, used essentially the same numbering system as the NFL with some exceptions, mostly pertaining to wide receivers, who were allowed to wear numbers in the teens and 20s (as the AFL had a greater priority toward offense, the league often made use of flankers, receivers positioned in the backfield). 6-keys: media/spln/nfl/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. We present them here for purely educational purposes. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Some teams will hold official "number retirement" ceremonies, others have "informally" retired numbers by simply not issuing them. In 1979, the NFL allowed defensive linemen to wear numbers 9099 and centers 6079. No Buccaneer will ever wear jersey #55 again, as Ring of Honor inductee Derrick Brooks will become just the third player in franchise history to have his number officially retired May 06, 2014 at . Clark joined the Raiders after four years with Jacksonville. Player Linker Tool, Birthdays, Uniform Numbers. Altogether, it's a treasure trove of wideouts: Mike Evans, Odell Beckham, Michael Gallup, Brandin Cooks, T.Y. 6 at Tennessee and in high school. Singletary has gone to ten Pro Bowls and was named a nine-time All-Pro. Is Eli Manning the best #NFL player to ever wear No. DE/LB Jason Taylor; 98. An eight-time All-Pro, the bruising fullbackled the league in rushing in eight of his nine seasons and remains the only player to average 100 yards per game (104.3) for an entire career. He carried the ball once for 22 yards on a fake punt in 2008. For example, quarterbacks and halfbacks usually played in the defensive back field and so had numbers in the 1049 range, defensive line numbers ranged from 5089, while linebackers (who often played fullback or tight end on offense) could have just about any number. Raiders.com's Levi Edwards talks about who the Silver and Black could be eyeing on defense with two weeks left until the 2023 NFL Draft. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? This is among the most loaded numbers in the NFL. Watch as former running back Mark van Eeghen discusses his draft night experience and being selected by the Raiders in the 1974 NFL Draft. 93, No. We honor the games history while continuing to innovate and preserve the sport for future generations of fans, players, coaches, teams and officials. A member of the NFLs 2000s All-Decade Team and the Steelers All-Time Team, Porter was the vocal leader of the Super Bowl XL champions. The NFL officially discourages (but does not prevent) teams from retiring numbers, as the limited number of uniform numbers available for each position can be depleted. Broiled in a contract dispute with team management early in 1985, Winston was traded back to the Steelers just 3 games into the season where he would play the final two years of his career. Irv Smith Jr. might be due for a big year in Minnesota, but Davis has proven he belongs as a starter on the outside. Player ratings with position rankings. Graham wore No. The number 0 was made legal in 2022, although it remains banned as the first digit of a two-digit number.[7]. T Mark Dennis; 73. Few safeties have ever brought the lumber like this eight-time Pro Bowler, a starter on three Denver Super Bowl teams, including the 1997-98 back-to-back champions. He didn't bring eyeballs to the NFL the way Red Grange, aka "The Galloping Ghost," did. You could make a case for the upside of Bengals QB Joe Burrow here. The Raiders selected Millen in the 2nd round of the 1980 NFL Draft out of Penn State. A first-round draft pick in 2022, Wilson, 22, had an impressive rookie campaign with the Jets this past season. Listen below and follow the Pick Six podcast for a daily dose of NFL goodness. Commanders sale for $6B takes another step forward, Draft: Six teams most likely to call Texans to trade, Jalen Hurts timeline: How QB rose to NFL's highest-paid. He's averaged nearly 1,500 yards and 12 TDs from scrimmage during his six seasons even though he's only started two-thirds of the time. DE Kendall Langford, 69. 8:26 am ET. But Parker was essentially the classic prototype of the modern left tackle. The NFL's first transcendent receiver, his numbers were positively Ruthian compared to his peers from 1935-45. 5). Alston joined the Raiders after a year in St. Louis. Other notables: Carson Wentz, Dyami Brown, Patrick Surtain II. Unfortunately, Graham split his career wearing 14 and 60. . As the Raiders prepare for their Week 15 home game against the New England Patriots, take a look back at photos from their past matchups. After all of this time, Jerry O is a Pittsburgh mainstay through and through. So check out the list of famous athletes who wore 55 and help decide who deserves to rank the highest for wearing this jersey number. Cowboy," the first draft pick in team history and a man who helped Dallas rise to prominence before itbecame "America's Team." C Dwight Stephenson; 56. 0 could be worn by all positions except offensive and defensive linemen.[6]. 6 of 10. Not necessarily elite, but a solid starter for a championship lineup. And unlike "Prime Time," the Night Train brought the wood, too. The rulebook also allows players to appeal for exemptions to the numbering rules directly to the commissioner's office, which may grant such exceptions on occasion. That's the number he wore when he starred for Ohio State. [5] In March 2023, NFL owners passed a playing rule change that the No. Raiders.com's Eddie Paskal chats with linebacker Robert Spillane about joining the Silver and Black, free agency, his role on defense and more on this edition of Upon Further Review. 50. Now a five-time All-Pro, Kelce is back for at least one more season and may take ownership of 62 all the way back to Canton and his home state of Ohio. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. NFL. 5016) No. Lane, who picked off a record 14 passes in his 1952 rookie season, might be your starting corner opposite Sanders. Check back soon for the 6th best jersey in BTSCs countdown of the most prolific jersey number stables in Steelers history. Zeke needs a big year to confirm he remains a top 10 ball-carrier. Craving even more NFL coverage focusing on previews, recaps, news and analysis? For four seasons, the Body was a versatile linebacker playing both inside and on the edge. It's the number Beckham wore with the Los Angeles Rams, when we last saw him play NFL games, and it's also the number he wore in college at LSU. He's still got things to prove, but you can do a lot worse at this position (and jersey number). Sanders has always affiliated himself with No. From 1973 to 2022, number 0 was also not issued. The "Nitschke Luncheon" is a rite of passage for new Hall of Fame enshrinees. Koa Misi started 72 games in seven seasons after arriving as a second-round pick, but he never was an impact player. . Los Angeles Chargers No. LB Doug Swift; 58. As the Raiders prepare to travel to New Orleans to face the Saints in Week 8, take a look back at photos of past matchups through the years. For a prime WR number, No. NFL Football Operations' mission is to establish a culture of clarity, consistency and credibility in all aspects of the greatest game. Rules exist which tie a player's number to a specific range of numbers for their primary position.Additionally, rules exist which limit who may handle the ball on offense: generally players who are designated as offensive . The NFL named him NFL Defensive Player of the Year twice. Who were the most notable Steelers to wear number 55? Just an absolutely loaded number, with a handful of elite linebackers: Eric Kendricks, Bobby Wagner, Lavonte David, Dont'a Hightower. "The Freak" usually was and posted the fourth-most TDs ever 157, including a single-season record 23 scoring grabs in 2007 (albeit in No. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [4] Some receivers have worn jersey numbers in the nineties such as Mike Ditka wearing 98 for the Philadelphia Eagles and Keith Ortego wearing 96 for the Chicago Bears. Jon Kolb was contacted by every NFL team but the venerable Rooneys franchise prior to the selection meeting and the All-American offensive lineman would joke he was going anywhere but Pittsburgh. "AughtOh" was a 10-time All-Pro center for the OaklandRaiders, his career spanning 223consecutive starts as he served as a Silver and Black fixture from their inaugural season in 1960 through the 1974 campaign. the first Black quarterback to win the Super Bowl, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. According to NCAA rule book, Rule 1 Section 4 Article 1 "strongly recommends" numbering as follows for offensive players:[3]. 55 for his final two seasons. I was on record four years ago anointing "Gronk" as the greatest tight end in NFL history and that could hold for some time for anyone who values a guy who catches and provides devastating blocking. Ryan Ramczyk is a nice 1A. He managed to distinguish himself despite playing on dreadful Cardinals teams in the 1990s. Certain numbers may only be worn by players in specific positions, thus assisting the officials in determining penalties. Full Site Menu. The five-time All-Pro is also part of Chicago's proud lineage of star middle linebackers and maybe the best of his era in the 1960s. His sons, Joey and Nick, have already combined for more than 100 career sacks, Nick winning Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2022. We end with a number that seen it's heritage slowly grow, from the likes of Mark Gastineau to Hall of Famers Dan Hampton, Jason Taylor and Warren Sapp. Conners originally wore No. Only Brady has more Super Bowl rings than this fierce pass rusher (100 career sacks), who was the first to collect five. This went to Aaron Rodgers in 2020. He had an ungodly 21 sacks in just 12 games during the strike-shortened 1987 campaign. Atlanta Falcons. Like Faulk, "ED" mostly split his career between the Rams and Colts, though Dickerson didn't experience the same level of collective success. See the full player roster for the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals. 94 in 2007, and No. Others to watch: Cooper Kupp and Jerry Jeudy. [5], On high school and other lower youth teams, jerseys with different number ranges are different sizes, and since many of these teams do not reorder jerseys every year, players are often assigned numbers based more on jerseys that fit them rather than specific position. This page is not available in other languages. The Packers' Elgton Jenkins is also on the rise. Unusual uniform numbers have been used in comedy films, including: List of National Football League retired numbers, National Federation of State High School Associations, "NFL players can now wear No. But times are changing. WR Mark Clayton; 82. But if you grew up watching the NFL in the 1980s, then you forever appreciate the Bears' "46 defense," so named by coordinator Buddy Ryan for Plank's ferocity and jersey number. 80 - 89: Receivers and tight ends (or 40-49 if this range is taken) 90 - 99 . 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