Lions Rookie Draft Class Reveals New Jersey Numbers

The Detroit Lions rookie class has been assembled, and at last, there’s some measure of finality because it pertains to what jersey numbers the gamers will put on.

This week, Detroit assigned their rookie class new numbers, and there have been a couple of surprises on the checklist, however relaxation assured they’re solely short-term.

Preliminary rookie jersey numbers:

— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) Could 13, 2020

Each D’Andre Swift and Jeff Okudah won’t be protecting No. 1 and No. 6 respectively, as a result of they’ll’t put on these numbers within the NFL in the course of the season. Anticipate that duo to get totally different numbers by the point the season will get nearer to beginning.

The Lions have assigned jersey numbers to rookies, however do not go speeding out to purchase these jerseys but. Jeff Okudah (No. 1) and D’Andre Swift (No. 6) have short-term numbers they will not be allowed to put on within the fall because the NFL doesn’t enable single digit numbers for his or her positions

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) Could 13, 2020

In any other case, these are the numbers the staff’s rookie class will probably be taking over to start out their careers.

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