The Detroit Lions rookies took a notable step on Wednesday to becoming true NFL players: they chose their initial jersey numbers. While it may seem trivial to fans, for the players, it’s an opportunity to see their name and number on the back of an NFL jersey, completing the dream of many of these young players.
It can be fun for fans, too, as they now get the opportunity to purchase the jersey of their favorite new player. Although, be forewarned, it’s quite often that rookies choose to change their number before the regular season starts, and in the cases of Jeff Okudah and D’Andre Swift, they will have to change their numbers by the time the season starts due to NFL rules.