Philadelphia Eagles: Ranking UDFA jersey numbers

The Better.

Josh Jobe – 38

Alright, so why is Josh Jobe in the better category when Keric Wheatfall has the exact same number, and it’s just good?

Two reasons: Jobe had it first, and 38 is a cornerback number.

Ideally, Jobe would have a number like his collegiate 28 available, but that has already been taken by Anthony Harris, and considering his middle-of-the-pack guaranteed money, I sort of doubt the veteran safety is about to swap digits with a player who is far from a guarantee to make the roster. If Jobe proves he’s a dude, however, expect his number to tick down in the not-too-distant future.

Jarrid Williams- 67

Jarrid Williams is an offensive tackle, and offensive tackles can only wear numbers between 50-79. Of the numbers available, 67 is an above-average choice.

Josh Stills –  61

Josh Stills is an offensive guard, and offensive guards can only wear numbers between 50-79. Of the numbers available, 61 is an above-average choice.

Deja vu? Maybe a little bit, but hey, we’re evaluating offensive lineman numbers in May; cut me some slack.

Kennedy Brooks – 49

On paper, a number in the 40s can be cool for a running back, especially one who is of the Darren Sproles vein of player. Unfortunately, Kennedy Brooks is more Jordan Howard than Kenjon Barner and thus will look a bit unusual trucking between the tackles with such a high number. Expect Brooks to be on the lookout for a new number if he makes the team.

Carson Strong – 8

*Hot Take Alert* I don’t like the number 8 for Carson Strong or any quarterback who isn’t a burner really. At Nevada, Strong wore the number 12, which is retired for obvious reasons but still, considering the Philadelphia Eagles sent him to LA for the NFLPA Rookie Premiere, you’d think someone could find a better number to have the rookie quarterback photographed in, be that the number four currently worn by Jake Elliott or one in double-digits like Reid Sinnett’s 13.