Uniform numbers in the NFL are typically reserved based on player positions, with quarterbacks, kickers, and punters wearing numbers 1-9 and 10-19, running backs and defensive backs 20-49, centers and offensive linemen 50-79, wide receivers 10-19 and 80-89, tight ends 40-49 and 80-89, defensive linemen 60-99, and linebackers 40-59 and 90-99. The NFL season begins in August and runs through December playoffs and Super Bowl in February, with the draft held in April.

1. Pro Football Picks – How Uniform Numbers Are Chosen
Special Teams
The unit of players that handle kicking plays are known as the special teams. Also included are the kick
returners. These players will return punts or kickoffs to try to get the ball into good field position or
even score a touchdown.
Uniform Numbers
In the NFL, uniform numbers are typically reserved based on positions:
1–9: Quarterbacks, kickers, and punters
10–19: Quarterbacks, kickers, and punters
20–49: Running backs, Fullbacks, and defensive backs
50–79: Centers
50–79: Offensive Lineman
10-19, 80–89: Wide receivers
40-49, 80-89: tight ends
60–99: Defensive linemen
40-59, 90-99: Linebackers
NFL Calendar
The football season begin in mid-to-late August and goes through December. The playoffs runs
through January and the Super Bowl is usually played in the first week of February. The NFL draft is
usually held in April and allows NFL teams to select eligible college football players to join their
teams. The order is based on the team’s final record of the regular season.