What jersey numbers will top NFL Draft picks wear?

Cam Ward, Travis Hunter among the rookies who have selected their numbers for 2025

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Cam Ward asked for and received permission to wear No. 1 with the Titans. (Credit: Getty Images)

Nearly a week after the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, some of the biggest stars have chosen their jersey numbers.

However, some of the top-sellers, such as Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, have their jerseys listed on Fanatics' NFL Shop using a temporary placeholder. (The former Colorado star is expected to wear No. 2, but that has not been officially confirmed.)

Here's what we know about the numbers some other top picks will wear for their NFL debuts:

Cam Ward

The first overall pick in the draft, Cam Ward, asked Warren Moon for his permission to wear his retired jersey No. 1 for the Titans.

The request was granted, however, Moon never really wore that number for the Titans, as it was retired by the Houston Oilers, who subsequently moved to Nashville and changed their name.

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Travis Hunter

The big splash of the draft was the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to nab two-way star Travis Hunter. He will wear No. 12, the same number he wore during his two seasons at Colorado (the school recently retired his and Sanders’ in a highly debated move).

According to Yahoo Sports, the Jaguars had originally assigned the number to Nick Mullens, who had been signed by the team in free agency.

As of Monday, according to the Official NFL Shop, Hunter’s No. 12 was the best-selling jersey of players from the 2025 NFL Draft.

Matthew Golden

Former Texas receiver Matthew Golden became the first first-round selection at the position to go to the Packers in more than 20 years and originally selected No. 81 as his jersey number but has since changed his mind, opting for No. 22.

Tetairoa McMillan

The second receiver taken in the draft after Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan was selected by the Panthers with the eighth pick.

The Arizona product will wear No. 4, the same number he wore in high school and college after his favorite number (11) was already taken.

Colston Loveland

The Bears' highest selection at tight end since drafting Mike Ditka in 1961, Colston Loveland will wear No. 84.

Tyler Booker

Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker, the Dallas Cowboys choice as the 12th pick in the draft, will don No. 52.

Will Stern is a reporter and editor for cllct, the premier company for collectible culture.