While fans should always be urged to approach the purchasing of a rookie’s jersey with caution, there is always a wave of sales to embrace some of their favorite new players. So when rookie jerseys are announced, it is something that at least some people meet with some enthusiasm.
Of course, the numbers rookies take now are not finalized, and could change once they make the 53-man roster, assuming that they do. For now, for example, fourth-round running back Anthony McFarland chose the number 26—which, while last year was worn by Mark Barron, is better known in recent years as being associated with Le’Veon Bell, and that wasn’t by coincidence.