The San Francisco 49ers announced Friday that rookie quarterback Trey Lance will wear jersey No. 5 in 2021.
San Francisco selected Lance with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft out of North Dakota State, making him the third quarterback off the board after the Jacksonville Jaguars took Trevor Lawrence and the New York Jets drafted Zach Wilson.
Lance has a long history with No. 5, having worn it during his collegiate playing days with the Bison.
While Lance only started 17 games at North Dakota State due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the 2020 FCS season, he enjoyed a great deal of success.