The Lions are one of the last teams to reveal the jersey numbers for the rookie class of 2020. On Wednesday the team offered the initial list of what numbers the rookies will don when they finally take the field. It comes with an asterisk for the first two picks, however.
The first look at the Lions drafted rookies and their jersey numbers, from Tim Twentyman of the Lions:
Don’t go ordering jerseys for Okudah or Swift just yet, however. Neither player will be able to wear those initial numbers once the season starts based on NFL rules. Single-digit numbers are reserved for quarterbacks, punters and kickers only.
Okudah and Swift will pick their lasting numbers later, once more roster moves have been made. That’s not uncommon for prominent rookies across the league.
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