New Chiefs get New Numbers

[Best22]

Rookie jersey numbers ⤵️ #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/QxG55m3xFQ

— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) May 5, 2018

[Simply Red]

we'll be fine.

[KCrockaholic]

I wish McKenzie was #56

[KChiefs1]

Speaks is 57...that’s a LBer number.
Isn’t he a DL?

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Speaks is 57...that’s a LBer number.
Isn’t he a DL?

DL can be 50's as well

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Speaks is 57...that’s a LBer number.
Isn’t he a DL?

Veach and Reid said that he will play OLB.

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[kc79]

They got Smith listed at 6'. Thought people said he was 5'9"

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Speaks is 57...that’s a LBer number.
Isn’t he a DL?

Originally Posted by kc79

They got Smith listed at 6'. Thought people said he was 5'9"

What is going on here?

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by kc79

They got Smith listed at 6'. Thought people said he was 5'9"

where was that?

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

What is going on here?

Smith is 3' 9"

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

Smith is 3' 9"

But can he play DL with that jersey number?

[kc79]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

where was that?

@mattderrick on twitter. Has the mini camp roster. Sorry can't post it

[Monkey God]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

But can he play DL with that jersey number?

Randy White got in the HOF wearing #54 so yes...

[KChiefs1]

What the Uniform Numbers in Pro Football Mean

Every NFL football player's uniform bears a number. It's unique for his particular team—no one else can use or wear it. This makes it easier for fans, coaches, announcers, and officials to differentiate between the players on the field.

A jersey-numbering system was initially launched by the National Football League on April 5, 1973. The system assigned certain ranges of numbers to each player position from which a player could choose.

Here are the original numbers from 1973. They've changed a little, but not much.

Spoiler!

1 - 19: Quarterbacks, punters, and kickers
20 - 49: Running backs and defensive backs
50 - 59: Centers (or 60-79 if this range is taken)
60 - 79: Defensive linemen and offensive linemen
80 - 89: Receivers and tight ends (or 40-49 if this range is taken)
90 - 99: Defensive linemen and linebackers
Changes Over the Years

The original system stood until 2004, although not without objections from some players. Then the NFL changed it up to allow wide receivers and tight ends a bit more versatility—they, too, could claim numbers between 10 and 19 beginning in 2004. The first three receivers taken in the draft that year grabbed number 11: Larry Fitzgerald, Roy Williams, and Reggie Williams. Randy Moss promptly changed his number to 18, and Plaxico Burress switched to number 17.

Then, in 2010, a rule was passed to allow defensive linemen to wear numbers 50 through 59.

The NFL Competition Committee made another change in 2015, allowing linebackers to use numbers 40 through 49 for the first time.

All players must wear numerals on their jerseys in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 3c (see NOTE 1), and such numerals must be by playing position as follows:

QB, PK, P: 1-19(10-19 for WR if 80-89 are all otherwise assigned)
RB & DB: 20-49
C: 50-59 (60-79 if 50-59 unavailable)
OL: 60-79
WR & TE: 80-89
DL: 60-79 (90-99 if 60-79 unavailable)
LB: 50-59 (90-99 if 50-59 unavailable)

[Kman34]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

What the Uniform Numbers in Pro Football Mean

Every NFL football player's uniform bears a number. It's unique for his particular team—no one else can use or wear it. This makes it easier for fans, coaches, announcers, and officials to differentiate between the players on the field.

A jersey-numbering system was initially launched by the National Football League on April 5, 1973. The system assigned certain ranges of numbers to each player position from which a player could choose.

Here are the original numbers from 1973. They've changed a little, but not much.

Spoiler!

1 - 19: Quarterbacks, punters, and kickers
20 - 49: Running backs and defensive backs
50 - 59: Centers (or 60-79 if this range is taken)
60 - 79: Defensive linemen and offensive linemen
80 - 89: Receivers and tight ends (or 40-49 if this range is taken)
90 - 99: Defensive linemen and linebackers
Changes Over the Years

The original system stood until 2004, although not without objections from some players. Then the NFL changed it up to allow wide receivers and tight ends a bit more versatility—they, too, could claim numbers between 10 and 19 beginning in 2004. The first three receivers taken in the draft that year grabbed number 11: Larry Fitzgerald, Roy Williams, and Reggie Williams. Randy Moss promptly changed his number to 18, and Plaxico Burress switched to number 17.

Then, in 2010, a rule was passed to allow defensive linemen to wear numbers 50 through 59.

The NFL Competition Committee made another change in 2015, allowing linebackers to use numbers 40 through 49 for the first time.

All players must wear numerals on their jerseys in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 3c (see NOTE 1), and such numerals must be by playing position as follows:

QB, PK, P: 1-19(10-19 for WR if 80-89 are all otherwise assigned)
RB & DB: 20-49
C: 50-59 (60-79 if 50-59 unavailable)
OL: 60-79
WR & TE: 80-89
DL: 60-79 (90-99 if 60-79 unavailable)
LB: 50-59 (90-99 if 50-59 unavailable)

Yeah but WRs can wear numbers in the teens like QBs...