What numbers do pro football players wear basketball player can only wear 012345 do pro football players have a similar restriction?

Answer 1

Football numbers can range from 1-99. The numbers identify positions, so position payers have a range of uniform numbers they can be assigned.

Quarterback can wear numbers 1-9, 10-19

Running Back can wear numbers 20-29, 30-39, 40-49

H-Back can wear numbers 40-49, 80-89

Wide Receiver can wear numbers 10-19, 80-89

Tight End can wear numbers 40-49, 80-89

Offensive Line can wear numbers 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

Defensive Line can wear numbers 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

Linebacker can wear numbers 50-59, 90-99

Corner back can wear numbers 20-29, 30-39, 40-49

Safety can wear numbers 20-29, 30-39, 40-49

Kicker can wear numbers 1-9

Punter can wear numbers 1-9

While this system went into place in 1973, exceptions can be made. The jersey number is assigned based in a players primary position However, if they change positions, they usually are not required to change numbers. In addition, the NFL will allow some players to use a number that is not in their position specified range. However, the Player has to pay a "fine" for the privilege.