If you’ve ever wondered why Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald chose to sport #99 when he entered the league, here’s his reasoning:
When Donald was drafted by the Rams in the 2014 NFL Draft, #97 was occupied by DE Eugene Sims, a rotational defensive end. Sims hasn’t played football since 2016, spending all seven years of his NFL career with the Rams.
It’s typical for a player to charge for his jersey number, though it’d be interesting to know just how much was “too much” for Donald.