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Sakamoto: 49ers DeForest Buckner To Wear Number 99

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Move over DE Aldon Smith because San Francisco 49ers first-round pick DE DeForest Buckner has just taken a number, as in your number. Although no official word has been announced, the 49ers released a picture of ‘DeFo’s’ jersey via twitter.

DeFo jerseys are in!

Shop @DeForestBuckner now at 49ers Team Stores @LevisStadium and @WestfieldSFC. pic.twitter.com/Xsiae0oC1V

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) May 7, 2016

Under NFL rules, defensive lineman are only allowed to choose numbers between 60 to 79 and 90 to 99.